?<strong>Chapter 609:</strong>


    “Let me make one thing clear, Ms. rke saved my life years ago. She’s someone I hold in the highest regard. I won’t tolerate anyone spreading lies about her.”


    He red down at Santino, a warning clear in his tone. “If I ever hear you insult Ms. rke again, you’ll be out of this family. Even your parents can’t change that!”


    The ruthless businessman was known for his cutthroat decisions, and Santino knew better than to push his luck further. Terrified, he mped his mouth shut, realizing his uncle’s wrath could cost him everything.


    Reba, who had been silently watching the scene, smirked and leaned in toward Allison. “Allison, you sure know how to pick your allies,” she teased, clearly impressed.


    She had never pried into Allison’s past, but now she felt a swell of pride for her friend.


    Allison chuckled lightly. “But none of them mean as much to me as you do.”


    “Obviously,” Reba replied with a yful flip of her hair, basking in thepliment.


    Meanwhile, Mny was seething.


    She refused to believe Darrel’s ims.


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    If there was nothing inappropriate between them, how could this business magnate be so submissive to a woman? A life-saving benefactor? Please, she thought bitterly. That must just be a convenient excuse!


    Feigning innocence, she dared to speak up, her voice a mix of sweetness and skepticism. “Oh, so Mr. Brennan owes his life to Allison? But I don’t recall ever hearing her mention it before.”


    She batted hershes, testing the waters as Darrel’s cold gaze locked onto her. “I don’t mean to offend, Mr. Brennan, but I distinctly remember you were already quite famous ten years ago. If this story were true, wouldn’t she have mentioned it long before now?” she continued, ying coy.


    Darrel’s lips curled into a mocking smile, one that sent shivers through the onlookers. “Are you implying that I’m lying?”


    “N-no, of course not,” Mny stammered.


    Mny stammered, unable to admit the truth. Her feigned innocence cracked under the weight of Darrel’s steely gaze. It felt like being stared down by a predator ready to pounce.


    Trying to regain herposure, she blinked rapidly and forced a smile. “I’m merely curious, that’s all. Since Allison ims to own Sunset Hill, she must possess the ck jade ring as proof, right? That would settle everything.”


    The murmurs among the crowd grew louder, curiosity and doubt swirling in the air. Those who understood the significance of the ck jade ring exchanged knowing looks, their whispers almost conspiratorial.


    “You know, over the years, the wealthiest families have gone as far as buying entire mountains. To unt their power, they use the rarest jade from those mountains to craft rings,” someone exined quietly.


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