Chapter 304: At that moment, a sharp knock echoed through the door.
Ken raised an eyebrow and asked, Whats going on? Im just checking in on you, Ken.
You didnt drink too much and make a scene, did you? Ferdinands voice rang out, casual as ever.
Sherman asked Ms.
rke to go andfort you.
But three hours have passed now.
Are you two still talking heart-to-heart? The moment Ken spoke, Ferdinand rxed.
He knew Ken was fine.
The charity banquet has wrapped up.
Theyre gearing up for a dance and an auctionter.
Should I call them off for you? Ferdinand offered.
But Kens tone was firm as he replied, his voice hoarse, No need.
Ill head over in a bit.
Ferdinands instincts kicked in.
Something felt off, but he quickly brushed it aside.
After all, Ken was notorious for keeping a safe distance from women; he probably hadnt even learned how to kiss! A brief silence hung in the air before Ken asked, Is there anything else? It was his subtle way of telling Ferdinand to leave.
Ferdinand shrugged, feigning exasperation.
Are you really kicking me out already? I guess I picked the wrong moment to drop by.
But before I go, theres something important you need to know.
He was used to Kens frosty demeanor but couldnt help rolling his eyes internally.
Ken seemed to have forgotten all about his buddies now that he was wrapped up in Allison.
Just a heads-up: Colton and Mny are here tonight.
If you n to show your face at the event, youll likely bump into them.
Ferdinand knew full well that Allison wasnt fond of Colton and Mny, so he gave Ken a friendly nudge.
I thought they were on the no-fly list.
Allison, busy closing herpact mirror, took a sip of warm water before continuing coldly, But even if theyre here, it doesnt bother me.
I wont be anyones doormat.
Ken thought about her ex-husband, irritably tugging at his tie.
They are like bad pennies that just keep turning up.
Ferdinand threw his hands up in mock surrender.
What can I say? This is a charity event.
Even as the organizer, I cant just pick and choose the guest list.
Its public, after all.
So far, everything seems to be on the up and up.
He paused for a beat.
Oh, and Hoyts here too.
Ive got someone keeping an eye on him.
Trouble follows him like a shadow, so consider this a friendly warning.
Kens expression hardened.
Hes got the nerve to show his face? Ferdinand yawned, trying to brush off the tension.
Dont sweat it.
My crew is on high alert.
If anything goes south, youll be the first to know.
If it had been his private affair, he wouldnt have let those troublemakers through the door, but since it was a charity event, he couldnt.
Allison was unfazed.
She had long grown indifferent to those loathsome figures, who seemed to linger like a pesky shadow.
She stretchedzily, then seemed to remember something and asked, Are Floyd and Gordon still there? Yeah, but they dont seem to get along.
They didnt say a word to each other during the charity party.
They must be waiting for the auction now.
Good to know.
Allison rubbed her forehead, recalling that she had indeed stood Gordon up several times.
She nned to discuss the Cobweb matters with him after the auction wrapped up.
As she entered the hall, she spotted Mny clinging to Coltons arm, purring like a cat.
Colton, were going to get what we want today.
But just as Mny finished her sentence, she caught sight of Allison stepping out of the elevator from the top floor.
Allison was a vision in a ck and gold Chanel dress, adorned with a luxurious snake-shaped ne.
Striding toward them in high heels, she radiated an undeniable allure.
Even Colton was momentarily speechless.
In the past three years, he had seen Allison in all her phases prim and proper, even downright dull.
He had witnessed her unting a fiery red dress after their divorce.
But now, for the first time, she appeared as if she belonged to an aristocratic family, exuding an air of elegance that dared anyone to look her in the eye.
Allison seemed to glow with an unattainable mour since leaving him.
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