Chapter 159: Allison stood there, her posture exuding arrogance, as if nothing could faze her.
It only infuriated Colton more.
His expression darkened as Mnys words sank in, suggesting that Allison had orchestrated the scandal deliberately to harm thepany.
Allison, he seethed, his voice low with fury, how did I not see it before just how malicious you are? Youve given no thought to the Stevens Group.
Jealousy red in his chest as he recalled the young man who had defended Allison earlier.
And now youre teaming up with outsiders to manipte the press.
Over aic book? Youre biting the hand that fed you, proving that people from small backgrounds cant be trusted! Allison wasnt the least bit surprised.
She had long understood that their worldview was twisted.
Calmly, she pulled out her phone, scrolling through the trending headlines, her lips curving into a faint smile.
Comic Artist Onyx Jimenez Exposed for giarizing Drafts to Gain Fame, she read aloud.
The Stevens Group Jewelry Division Exploits Employees, Underpaying Designers While Profiting Millions.
She raised an eyebrow at Colton.
Colton Stevens Coborates with a giarist? Interesting.
Coltons jaw tightened, and before he could speak, Allisons voice turned sharper.
You paid that designer three hundred dors for work you nned to sell for millions.
I cant believe I didnt see it earlier just how stingy you are, Mr.
Stevens.
At this, Mny visibly stiffened, guilt flickering across her face.
After all, the underpayment had been her doing an attempt to flex her power by suppressing the designer.
But she hadnt anticipated it would blow up like this.
Colton, however, was livid.
What kind of lies are you spouting?! He fumbled for his phone, but the moment he saw the local trending searches, his face turned pale.
As he scrolled, his head buzzed.
His own image filled the screen, a swarm of reporters chasing after him with relentless questions.
Allison, this is yourst chance.
Get the media off our backs, call a press conference, and say this was all a misunderstanding.
Ill make sure youre wellpensated.
His eyes narrowed, full of menace.
And if you dont, the Stevens family wont show you any mercy! he yelled.
His words were venomous, but Allison remained unshaken.
Colton stared at her as though he wanted to rip her apart.
You set all this up just because you cant stand that Im marrying Mny.
Youre deliberately sabotaging me.
Colton clenched his fists, his body tense with barely contained anger.
Dont confuse my patience for weakness.
This is your final warning.
Allison raised an eyebrow in disbelief.
Was this man really so dense? But then again, since Mny was his ideal womanthe forever innocent and kind one in his eyesit didnt surprise her that he believed every word she said.
Allisons voice dripped with sarcasm as she replied, Your shamelessness is truly astounding.
Shed never encountered an ex-husband who, after a divorce, begged for her help while maintaining such an arrogant attitude.
It was almost impressive.
If you want my help, fine, Allison said mockingly, mirroring his earlier tone.
But Ill need one of your legs in return, Mr.
Stevens.
Thats not too much to ask, right? She paused for a moment before adding with a smirk, Dont be ungrateful.
After all, this is yourst chance.
Colton stood there, speechless, utterly stunned by her sharp retort.
His fists trembled, rage simmering just beneath the surface.
Just then, amotion echoed from a distance.
Hurry! I think Mr.
Stevens is in the parking garage! This is headline news! We cant miss this! The voices of the reporters carried through the air as they hurried toward him.
Coltons expression changed instantly, panic shing in his eyes as the reporters closed in.
Allison smiled, her gazending on Mny, who had been sowing discord all along.
I know youre the kindest, Mny, she said, her voiceced with mockery.
Why dont you break a leg for him? You dont need to show your face in public anyway.
Youd lose a leg, sure, but at least youd save the Stevens Groups reputation.
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