NovelEnglishChapter 327: Beneath the glittering crystal chandelier, a golden card caught the light, gleaming with two engraved words: Allison Clarke.
The tension in the room skyrocketed, thick enough to cut with a knife.
For a heartbeat, the entire crowd froze in disbelief.
Though a few had recognized it as one of Cobwebs exclusive cards, most, like Colton, still harbored their suspicions.
After all, Allison looked so young.
How could they believe that someone like her held a Platinum Card? But in that moment, every rumor shattered like glass.
Unbelievable! Ms.
Clarke is actually a distinguished guest of Cobweb! Forget forty million, there was once a 150 million offer on the black market just to get a foot in Cobwebs door.
That card has anti-counterfeit markers.
No way you can fool the system when swiping it.
And you know what? Cobweb controls everythingglobal databases, intelligence networks.
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Ms.
Clarke having it means her connection with Cobweb is deep.
She might even be close to the founder! The sharper minds in the room quickly grasped the weight of the situation.
If they could get close to Allison, they could leverage Cobwebs far-reaching network to push their own businesses forward.
It was the perfect opportunity for mutual gain.
Already, several were plotting how to approach her once the event wrapped up.
Colton, on the other hand, felt as though hed been hit by a bolt of lightning.
His thoughts swirled in a fog.
No way... This cant be real.
His voice shook as he struggled to accept it.
But there it was, plain as day Allison Clarke, engraved on the card.
In that instant, memories from the last three years rushed back to him.
He recalled every moment when Allison had been there for him.
When his company had been on the brink, desperately needing partnerships, his grandfather had told him the next day that Allison had miraculously secured an invitation from Cobweb just to ease his burden.
And every the had staggered home, reeking of whiskey and regret, it was Allison who had patiently cared for him.
As he stared at her now, it felt as though an unseen force was squeezing his heart, making it hard to breathe. Yet still, he refused to confront what he truly felt.
He pressed on, his voice harsh and unrelenting.
Allison, if you never needed money, and you had connections with Cobweb this whole time, why did you marry into the Stevens family? His gaze bore into her, demanding an explanation.
Or was this all just a ploy to win my grandfathers trust? To get your hands on the Ruby Jade...? Before he could finish his accusation, a loud crack rang out Smack! She slapped him harder than ever.
Allison strode forward in her heels and delivered the slap with icy composure.
At that moment, the air in the room shifted.
A chill radiated from her, causing everyone nearby to instinctively take a step back.
No one had expected her to act so swiftly, so decisively.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmColton stood there, stunned.
He couldnt process what had just happened.
He stared at her, and when he finally found his voice, it was low and incredulous.
Are you out of your mind?! His chest rose and fell with anger the sting of with e her slap still fresh on his cheek. He had never been humiliated like this before.
His skin flushed, the swelling immediate.
When he touched his cheek, the pain confirmed it wasnt a bad dream.
Even Melany, who had been playing her usual part in the shadows, was left speechless.
After all, sof Ontdales most influential people were in the Stevens family, fightin front of them. Melanys instinct kicked in to play the victim.
Allison, how could you... But she froze when Allisons cold, unblinking eyes fixed on her.
What? You want a slap too? Allisons hand, still encased in a black glove, didnt flinch.
The shand that had just delivered a fierce blow to Colform showed no hesitation or regret.
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