Chapter 183
Chapter 183:
She bent down immediately to retrieve it, using the motion as cover.
With her head lowered, she hissed so only he could hear. “If you don’t let go of me right now, Colton, I won’t be nearly as patient p>
Colton leaned down to join her, a dangerous smile touching his lips. “Just how far are you willing to go if I push you p>
There was already an undeniable edge to his voice, but dropped to a whisper, it became dangerously unsettling.
Unmoved, Kristine kept her composure and discreetly positioned the fork so its tip hovered near his wrist. “If you don’t let go, I won’t hesitate to use this p>
A sharp, genuine resentment cut through her voice, leaving no doubt.
For a split second, Colton recoiled as if burned, and his grip finally slackened.
“What are you two doing under the table?” Elyse’s bright voice shattered the charged moment.
Kristine’s composure snapped back instantly. She pulled her hand away, straightened up, and set the fork neatly back in its place. “It slipped off the table p>
Suspicion flickered across Elyse’s face as she caught Colton’s expression, but she masked it with a dazzling smile. “Really? Because I just overheard someone say Vance has been in love with Kristine for seven whole years. Isn’t that the sweetest thing?” She turned her attention to Kristine, her tone syrupy. “Vance obviously cares about you so much. Have you ever thought about giving him a chance p>
A disapproving frown crossed Vance’s face and he started to protest, but before he could get a word in, the rest of the group erupted.
R𝘦аd t𝗁𝘦 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝖾ѕt 𝘁𝗋𝖾𝗇𝗱s o𝘯
“Yes, Ms. Green, will you finally say yes to Vance p>
“Vance has loved you for so long — even those famous sculptures were made to look like you! Just accept him already, Ms. Green p>
The chants grew louder, voices rising and blending in playful excitement. “Say yes! Say yes! Say yes p>
Laughter and cheers filled the room. In the midst of the commotion, nobody paid attention to Colton, whose features had grown noticeably darker — turbulent emotions gathering behind his eyes, each one hinting at the storm brewing just beneath the surface.
Colton spoke with a quiet weight that cut through every conversation in the room. Silence fell immediately. “What are you doing? Isn’t this a farewell party p>
Everyone hesitated, the air thick with uncertainty.
Eventually, Vance stepped in. “Mr. Yates, they were just having fun. No harm was meant. I arranged tonight simply to say goodbye to Kristine, that’s all p>
Colton arched an eyebrow and turned his gaze to Kristine, an unmistakable warning lurking in his expression. “Didn’t you promise you weren’t leaving Gridron p>
Kristine met his challenge with a soft, steady smile. Colton still had no idea the shares had already been divided.
“It’s a farewell to K&C Entertainment,” she explained.
His expression hardened as he stared at her smile, finding it almost unbearable. “You’re actually leaving K&C Entertainment p>
“I am,” Kristine replied.