Chapter 184
Chapter 184:
A bitter laugh escaped him. “I see. Looks like K&C Entertainment never meant anything to you. All that concern before was just for show p>
Swallowing the ache inside her, Kristine replied without emotion. “You can think whatever you like. After tonight, I won’t have any ties to K&C Entertainment p>
Colton’s eyes narrowed dangerously. After a beat, he turned to Elyse. “Didn’t you mention being bored lately? Perhaps you’d like to manage K&C Entertainment for a change p>
Elyse lit up instantly. “Are you serious p>
With a look heavy with implication, Colton glanced back at Kristine. “You can take over — as long as Kristine has no objections p>
𝘋𝗂𝗌𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 h𝘪𝖽𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗴е𝘮𝘴 on 𝘨a𝗅𝗻𝘰𝘷е𝗹ѕ.𝘤o𝘮
Vance tried to interject. “Mr. Yates, this p>
Kristine had once poured her heart and soul into K&C Entertainment. He couldn’t stand the thought of it falling into Elyse’s hands.
Kristine shot Vance a look to silence him before redirecting her attention to Colton. “Once next week comes, this company won’t concern me at all. You’re free to give it to whoever you please p>
Colton’s grip on his wine glass tightened. “Elyse, K&C Entertainment is yours from this moment on p>
“Thank you, Colton,” Elyse replied, her voice deliberately sweet.
From the corner of his eye, Colton kept watching Kristine. She merely dropped her gaze and said nothing, making his mood even darker.
“Since this is your send-off, Kristine, let’s have a drink.” He lifted his glass.
“Thank you.” Kristine politely raised her own.
A chilly smile flickered across Colton’s face. “Wine for me, soda for you? Are you trying to insult me p>
Kristine’s brows drew together. After doctors discovered her stomach issues, she had become careful with her health. Alcohol was off the table. But she had no intention of getting into another argument with Colton.
“You’re right, that was thoughtless of me.” She got to her feet, reached for a fresh glass, filled it with red wine, and raised it in his direction. “Please accept my apology. I’ll drink first to show I’m sorry.” She brought the glass to her lips.
Before she could take a sip, Vance placed a gentle hand over the glass. “Kristine, your stomach isn’t in good shape. Let me take this drink for you p>
Kristine shook her head. “I appreciate it, Vance, but I can handle this myself.” She tried to move his hand away, but he only tightened his hold.
Colton’s eyes narrowed, his tone turning to ice. “You two make quite the pair. But tell me, Vance — do you really think you’re the right person to drink with me p>
Vance’s expression flickered before he steadied himself. “Maybe I’m not fit to drink with you, but at least I don’t force a woman to p>
The moment Vance finished speaking, Colton slammed his glass onto the table with a sharp, ringing thud. The sudden noise drew every eye, and nobody dared breathe too loudly.
Vance kept his gaze lowered, his posture upright and steady.