Chapter 1135:
Before long, Allison and Kellan were back on the sofa, and she leaned in close, whispering in his ear.
ââHow about another massage when we get back?ââ she asked.
ââAllison, should I take that as an invitation?ââ he teased.
âNo, because I want to be on top tonight,â she replied with a playful grin.
âWith pleasure,â he answered, a smile in his voice.
It was rare for her to feel like everything in life was just right.
With someone special by her side, she felt calm and happy.
After his earlier ejection, Hoyt returned to the banquet hall, freshly treated for a broken finger.
This time, maintaining a subdued presence, he nonetheless caught Kellanâs eye.
ââWell, bold enough to come back? Arenât you scared theyâll throw you out again?ââ Kellan challenged.
ââItâs not your place, Kellan, and Mr. Morgan is still here. Arenât you overstepping?ââ Hoyt responded, his voice low, his teeth clenched in remembered pain and humiliation. Because he had come to this banquet alone, without his parents or his men, no one had defended him.
Power and influence dictated everything, he thought bitterly.
Deep down, he swore that someday, he would outshine Kellan.
Allison, overhearing, couldnât help but think that Hoyt clung like a leech, impossible to detach.
He appeared eager to disclose something.
ââYouâre out of the loop, arenât you, Kellan?ââ Hoyt taunted, unable to conceal his smug look. ââDad has given me control of the project in Vrining. Now the largest manager here, Iâm taking over our dealings with Fabian.ââ
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Despite being ousted by Fabian previously, a call from Brook had smoothed his return.
Now, although he was behaving more cautiously, Hoytâs inherent arrogance was still palpable.
ââIâve come to discuss our ongoing projects with Mr. Morgan. Weâre lagging behind the Dibya Group, you know.ââ He spoke slowly, ensuring Fabian and others nearby could catch every word.
The crowd, all distinguished in their fields, exchanged knowing looks, fully aware of Hoytâs motives.
ââIsnât that Hoyt Lloyd? Wasnât he kicked out earlier?ââ someone whispered.
ââMust be Mr. Morganâs doing that heâs back,ââ another speculated.
ââActually, I think it was Mr. Brook Lloyd who fixed it,ââ someone remarked.
Others focused on the business cooperation aspect.
ââHoytâs too green to be throwing his weight around like this,ââ one remarked.
ââYes, heâs only hurting his prospects and our view of him,ââ another agreed.
ââI canât fathom his recklessness,ââ a third added.
Murmurs spread through the crowd, their voices hushed so Hoyt remained oblivious. His sole aim was to curry favor with Fabian.
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