Chapter 192: Coltons eyes narrowed coldly at Allison.


    Beforeing here, we checked the membership list and your name wasnt on it.


    The system doesnt even recognize you as a member here.


    After saying this, Colton felt a mix of disappointment and a smug sense of satisfaction swirling inside him.


    After all, the contacts at this institute were almost exclusively from affluent families, the kind that could open doors with a nce.


    If they couldnt secure ess, how on earth could Allison manage it? Moreover, her refusal to exin herself only solidified Coltons suspicion that she was just bluffing.


    You mightve gotten lucky before, getting your hands on that medicine, Colton sneered, nostrils ring.


    But here? Theyll throw you out like trash! Allison raised an eyebrow, finding his remark more amusing than anything.


    Coltons neurosis seemed to have worsened ever since their divorce.


    Wrinkling her nose in disdain, she grabbed Lornas hand and said loudly, Lets go.


    I cant stand listening to his incessant barking.


    Ken, ever the opportunist, chimed in with a smirk, Hey, hey, lets not insult the dogs.


    Their mockery wasnt lost on Colton, whose face flushed with fury.


    Without another word, Allison and Ken strolled past them, heading toward the research institutes gleaming ss doors without a backward nce.


    Coltons fists clenched at his sides.


    Mny, ever the faithful shadow, clung to his arm.


    Dont let them get to you, Colton, she cooed, her voice sweet as honey.


    Lets follow them inside.


    Colton quickly understood what she meant.


    Exchanging a knowing nce with Mny, the two subtly followed Allison and the others in.


    He wanted to see how Allison would embarrass herself next.


    However, as soon as they stepped foot inside the lobby, two staff members in sleek ck suits stepped forward, blocking their way.


    One raised a hand in a polite but firm gesture.


    Apologies, but without a reservation, you may not enter.


    Colton felt a surge of satisfaction at the sight and shot Allison a smug look.


    See? Just because you got lucky once doesnt mean youve suddenly be untouchable! Mnys lips twisted into a sweet, mocking smile as she leaned in.


    Allison, you dont know anyone here, do you? Youve been faking it all along.


    If you couldnt deliver, you shouldve said so sooner.


    We couldve missed our only chance because of you! But before she could finish, the staff members brushed past Allison without hesitation, positioning themselves directly in front of Colton and Mny, barring them from entry.


    One staff member shot them a cold nce.


    What we meant was, they can go in, but you two need to leave.


    Unauthorized personnel arent allowed inside.


    Mnys tone was all charm as she ushered Allison in.


    Ms.


    rke, wee! So nice to see you.


    Allison smiled warmly and exchanged a few pleasantries.


    Is the director in today? He is.


    He heard you wereing and has been waiting inside.


    Mny and Colton stood frozen, stunned.


    It turned out they were the ones being kicked out, while Allison was being received with such warmth.


    Not only that, but Allison also seemed surprisingly well-acquainted with the director of the institute.


    Ken, on the other hand, wasnt surprised in the least.


    Allison had already told him she had a way to get Lorna treated, and this only confirmed that she had powerful connections.


    Please leave! The first staff member was growing impatient, his frown deepening as he gestured for them to go.


    He couldnt understand why they were still lingering.


    But Mny wasnt having it.


    What? Does your institute just make up its own rules now? Howe she can waltz in without a membership, and we cant? Her voice was dripping with indignation.


    Colton, equally fired up, added, When did this woman get so cozy with your director? Shes not a member either, and yet youre letting her through like royalty.


    Theres definitely something shady going on.


    The more Colton thought about Allison cozying up to all these men, the more his frustration red.


    His mind swirled with suspicion.


    Youre just a low-level employee, he spat, venting his anger on the staff member.


    If you cant exin this, Ill make sure you regret it Ill file a formalint! Mnys eyes shed with fury.


    She had gone through so much trouble and spent a fortune nting a spy inside Charisma Company, only for Allison to swiftly expose and have the person arrested.


    That humiliation still stung.


    Both the old and new grievances pushed her over the edge, and she couldnt help but mock venomously, Allison, the members of this research institute are Vrinings elite.


    If you wanted to unt your connections, you didnt have to resort to such dirty tricks to get in! In her mind, there was no way Allison was some influential figure from Vrining.


    The only logical conclusion was an unsavory one she must have a sexual rtionship with the director! Allisons eyes flickered with cold amusement.


    Does your mind always live in the gutter? Having thoughts like that day in and day out, no wonder youre so unpleasant.


    With a hideous heart, youre growing uglier outwardly.


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