Chapter 561


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    As Johnny watched the couple’s transaction unfold before his eyes, his expression darkened in an


    instant.


    Travis, who had been keeping a watchful eye on Johnny’s demeanor, felt his heart skip a beat when he


    saw the sudden shift. Only then did he notice Mandy’s gesture of passing the card.


    Travis nearly fainted at the sight. He never expected Colton to pull such a reckless stunt.


    In the entire city hall, it wasmon knowledge that Johnny and Owen despised under–the–table


    money exchange. The Gilberts‘ actions were tantamount to sabotaging their own chances of prosperity.


    Travis had thought that the Gilberts must have had some connection that warranted Johnny’s special


    attention. That was the reason he got on board with the Gilberts when Colton approached him.


    Just moments ago, when Colton implied that Johnny might not show up, Travis thought it was just a


    ploy to inte his own importance, pretending not to know Johnny well.


    Little did he realize… Colton truly didn’t know him. No wonder Johnny mistook him for Colton.


    Travis felt like Colton was going to be the death of him. He frantically tried to signal the couple with his


    eyes, but they were oblivious. Meanwhile, Colton was already extending the card towards Johnny,


    saying, “Mr. Johnny, this is just a small token of our appreciation from the Gilbert family.”


    Travis turned away, unable to bear looking at Johnny, his mind echoing with one thought: It’s over!


    Colton’s act of producing the card doomed not only the Gilbert family’s bidding hopes but also Travis‘


    own future prospects, merely for being the intermediary. Even though he hadn’t taken the Gilberts‘


    money, Travis would never escape the taint of bribery in Johnny’s eyes. Johnny, face void of emotion,


    stared at Colton and said with a cold huff, “Mr. Gilbert, do you really think I came here for this card?”


    Colton’s face fell as he sensed Johnny’s mood turning stormy. The card almost slipped from his grasp


    as he hurriedly exined, “Mr. Johnny, I didn’t mean it like that…”


    Johnny raised his hand, cutting him off, “Whatever you meant, I’m not interested. Our conversation


    ends here. I hope you refrain from such pointless actions in the future.”


    After finishing his piece, Johnny turned and headed for the door. As he passed by Travis, he paused


    and gave him a look that drenched Travis in cold sweat. Johnny was Owen’s right–hand man. This


    time, he was truly finished.


    And there was Colton, still not grasping the gravity of the situation. “Mr. Travis, on my behalf, please


    exin to Johnny…”


    Travis watched Johnny disappear through the doorway, his lips curling into a sneer. Turning to Colton,


    he said with a coldugh, “Exin? Exin what? That you weren’t trying to bribe him?”


    Travis‘ eyes swept over the bank card still in Colton’s hand. “Did you really think you could fix things


    with money? Didn’t you bother to


    cash? find out what Johnny’s limits are before shing your


    Colton’s face went through several shades of red at Travis‘ words. How could he have the connections


    to find out Johnny’s limits? All he knew was that some shortcuts required backdoor deals. Otherwise,


    why would Johnny have agreed to meet him?


    Taking a deep breath, Travis dered, “You really did a number on us. You can forget about that


    contract for Gilbert Corporation.”