Chapter 209: Allison blinked, caught off guard.


    Pursuing her? Kens lie was so smooth that he didnt even flinch.


    The crowd around them erupted into murmurs.


    Wait, wasnt it always said that Allison was the one chasing after Mr.


    Lloyd? Yeah, but look at the situation now its obvious Mr.


    Lloyds the one pursuing Ms.


    rke! The rumors imed he was indifferent to women, yet here he is, openly dering his interest in front of the media.


    He doesnt even care about all that talk surrounding Ms.


    rke and her so-called childhood sweetheart.


    He must be serious about her.


    Most of what they had heard before was pure spection.


    Now that Kens feelings seemed genuine, the narrative began to shift, and the fervent gossip started to unravel.


    The smile slipped from Mnys face.


    When did Ken be so reckless? Shouldnt he be focusing on protecting hispanys reputation right now? But Ken didnt seem to care.


    If anything, it looked like he was determined to escte the situation even further.


    Was his trust in Allison really that strong? A dozen questions swirled through Mnys mind, each one tightening her chest with a fierce pang of resentment.


    Coltons face darkened too.


    Heh, Allison sure knows how to attract mens attention, he muttered, his voice edged with bitterness.


    He had wanted to watch her falter and crumble.


    But instead, it was he who felt that familiar sting again, one that never seemed to fade.


    Especially now, seeing the unspoken understanding between Ken and Allison, as if they shared secrets no one else could touch.


    The sight made Coltons fists curl in anger and jealousy.


    Why? What made Ken so special? He was just a crippled man useless, at that! But despite being in a wheelchair, Kens gaze remained unwaveringly cold, exuding an aura that demanded absolute authority.


    As for you… Kens eyes narrowed as he turned his attention to Devin, lips curling into a disdainful sneer.


    Ms.


    rke doesnt even look at me twice, so what makes you think shed ever be interested in you? Some people really have no sense of their own worth.


    He gestured towards the so-called video evidence.


    Besides, your footage has obvious signs of tampering.


    The cuts are clumsy, and the transitions dont line up.


    Yet you have the audacity to unt this shoddy work to spread rumors? I doubt youve even heard of the word integrity.


    Kens gaze shifted to the reporters, addressing them with cool confidence.


    Since the medias here, why not verify the authenticity of the video right here and now? With everyone watching, theres no chance for foul y.


    What do you say? For a split second, Devinsposure cracked, but he quickly regained his footing.


    If Im up against people as powerful as you, how can I possibly win? Devin sneered.


    Even if the videos real, the Lloyd Group could easily make it look fake.


    Thats what influence does.


    He raised his injured hand, the bandaged fingers on disy.


    Look at this.


    Allison did this to me.


    Does she care about thew? I wont back down until I get a proper exnation! A smug grin spread across Devins face.


    Without the full video, what could she do? Mnys innocent smile reappeared as she seized the opportunity to fuel the fire.


    Mr.


    Lloyd, I know youre partial to Ms.


    rke, but if you truly care about her, you shouldnt let her keep making mistakes.


    This is clearly her fault.


    An apology and somepensation then we can all move on.


    Theres no need to pick on someone who has no backing.


    Coltons icy voice cut through the tension.


    Dont worry, Devin.


    Ontdale isnt solely under the Lloyd familys control.


    The Stevens family has always stood for fairness.


    If you need a witness, Ill vouch for you.


    Jealousy and rage twisted his words as he spoke, siding with Devin without hesitation or evidence.


    That was unlike him.


    He knew exactly why he was doing this because what he despised most was Kens power.


    Even confined to a wheelchair, Ken managed to steal the spotlight, casting everyone else into the shadow.


    Allison let out a coldugh.


    I wasnt aware Miss Johnson and Mr.


    Stevens had such kind hearts.


    Werent you both the ones backing Onyx theic artist used of giarism not long ago? Her voice dripped with mockery.


    And what happened after? Onyx got cklisted from the entire industry.


    It seems your guarantees arent worth much, Mr.


    Stevens.


    Her wordsnded like a sharp p, causing Coltons face to contort with barely concealed fury.


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