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Chapter 470: If she could secure Charisma Companys backing, Greenfield might just weather the storm.

Her pulse quickened at the thoughteverything was falling into place, and soon, shed have Kellan back in her orbit.

But Carole wasnt a fool.

She knew business favors rarely came without strings attached.

Her smile took on a playful edge as she ventured, So, Kellan, what do you want in return? A teasing note crept into her voice.

Perhaps… an offer of marriage? Kellan scoffed, his gaze hardening as he finally met her eyes.

Carole, dont get ahead of yourself.

The document snapped shut in his hands as he fixed her with a cutting stare.

I dont need any repayment.

Consider this collaboration repaymentfor the debt I owe to my grandmother.

The chill in his voice froze her smile, and Caroles heart dropped.

Of course, she thought bitterly.

She knew the history between their families.

It was only because of that old debta life-saving favor her parents had done for his grandmotherthat Kellan was even entertaining this conversation.

Now, with her last advantage gone, Carole felt herself deflate, resentment simmering beneath her composed exterior.

She clenched her hands tightly, forcing herself to maintain a level tone.

Thats not what I meant, Kellan.

I only It doesnt matter, Kellan cut her off.

Keep reading gⱯlnσνℯ????s․com He didnt spare her another glance as he pushed the document back across the desk.

My assistants will handle the details from here.

If thats all, youre free to go.

Shed hoped to rekindle something, however faint, between them.

But with a single look, he reminded her just how distant they now were.

There was nothing left to say.

Caroles face twisted as she fought to gather her words, her voice barely escaping her lips.

Then… Ill be leaving first.

Humiliation simmered under her skin like a slow burn.

She had never felt so disgraced.

The vast office fell silent, a heavy, loaded stillness filling the space.

Kellans gaze drifted up from the stack of documents before him, his fingers absently gripping a sleek black pen.

Ink oozed from its tip, spreading darkly on the page until it pooled into an inky stain.

But his attention remained unfazed, fixed instead on the distant cityscape visible through his office window.

The memory of Ferdinands words pricked at his mind.

Come on, whats the harm in giving it a shot? Youre running out of options, arent you? Listen to me, just keep Ms.

Clarke interested.

Make her want more… He felt even more irritated at the thought.

Tossing the now-useless pen into the trash with a flick of his wrist, he pushed back his chair and headed out.

He had a new product launch to oversee.

If his instincts were right, Allison would be there too.

The conference hall buzzed with quiet murmurs, heads turning as he stepped inside.

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