Chapter 470
Chapter 470:
Bryanna’s voice fell over the room like a cold stone dropped into still water.
The silence was instantaneous. Even Colton, already halfway down the stairs, went completely still.
Bryanna regarded him with calm, calculating eyes. “Colton, I know how you are. When you have made up your mind, no one can move you — not even your grandfather could, when he was still with us. We cannot force you to let her go. But every choice carries a cost. If you choose Kristine, you walk away from the Yates Group. Permanently p>
Every muscle in Colton’s body went rigid. He stood motionless for a long moment before slowly turning his head to look at her.
“I understand this feels unjust,” Bryanna continued, her tone measured and even. “Everyone knows how much of this company’s success is owed to your work. But that is precisely why we must be careful. There are over ten thousand employees whose lives depend on the decisions made from the top. I cannot leave the future of this company in the hands of a man who allows his emotions to override his judgment p>
Colton’s expression gave away nothing.
Nearby, a few of the younger cousins could barely contain themselves, nearly vibrating with suppressed excitement. They all knew what it would mean if Colton’s position came open.
Bryanna did not press further. “You are stressed and not thinking clearly,” she said. “I am giving you two weeks to decide what truly matters to you p>
R𝘦аd 𝘸і𝗍𝘩𝗼𝘂𝘵 i𝗇te𝗿𝗋𝘶p𝘵𝗂𝗈ո𝘴 оո
Colton kept his back to the room. Without a word, he turned and continued down the stairs.
Victoria lurched forward, panic breaking across her face — but a single sharp look from Bryanna stopped her cold. She was left standing there, watching him go, powerless.
Seconds later, the sound of heavy, rapid footsteps echoed from the floor below.
Victoria drew back, her nerves visibly fraying. Bryanna’s brow furrowed at the sight of her retreating.
Then Colton came back through the door — carrying a soaking wet Kristine in his arms.
Bryanna’s expression shifted instantly. She turned a look toward Victoria that needed no words.
Victoria dropped her gaze to the floor and seemed to wish she could disappear into it.
“Faye!” Colton’s voice was tight with controlled fury as he carried Kristine inside. “Get her some dry clothes immediately. Elian, call the doctor now p>
Faye and Elian Griffiths both glanced at Bryanna first. She gave them a small nod. They moved without another moment’s hesitation.
“Let’s give them some space,” Bryanna said quietly, guiding the rest of the family toward the door.
“Wait p>
Colton turned around. His eyes, when they found Victoria, were hollow and cold. “You. Wait for me outside p>
Victoria began to tremble.
He was her own son, and she was frightened of him.
She looked to Bryanna for some form of support, but Bryanna had already turned away and was walking down the hall. With no other option, Victoria murmured her assent and slipped out of the room.
The door closed.
The room fell into silence.
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