The Beginning Of All Sins novel (Olivia and Tyler) novel Chapter 562

Chapter 562 

Colton stumbled backward, his heart pounding in his chest. Before setting foot in this place today, he had been daydreaming about Gilbert Corporation’s climb up the local ladder, envisioning their breakthrough into the top ten businesses of the city, becoming the year’s breakout success story. 

Why were those dreams shattering now? Why had it all gone wrong? 

Confused and desperate for answers, Colton reached out and grabbed Travis by the arm. “Didn’t you guys at the city hall say that you were taking a close look at Gilbert Corporation? That we had a strong shot at landing the contract? Why the sudden cold feet?” 

As Colton’s grip tightened, Travis winced and pulled away with an irritated jerk of his arm. “How am I supposed to know why?” 

After a pause, a thought seemed to strike Travis, and he stared Colton straight in the eye. “So, you’re telling me there’s no backroom deal between the Gilbert family and Johnny’s crowd?” 

Colton was taken aback. “If I had an in with Johnny, would I even be here talking to you?” 

Hadn’t Travis said the city’s top brass would give special consideration to Gilbert Corporation? That they had a great chance of winning the bid? Wasn’t that why Colton had come here, full of hope? 

Travis‘ frown deepened. “But if you’re not chummy with Johnny, why would he mention giving Gilbert Corporation a closer look?” 

He had only cozied up to Colton because he’d overheard the higher–ups talking about focusing on Gilbert Corporation for the old town redevelopment bids. At the time, Colton had acted like he and Johnny were strangers, and Travis had assumed he was just playing it cool, keeping his connections under wraps. 

He’d been an assistant director for years, always just shy of a promotion. So he played along with Colton, pretending to be clueless. But now, judging by the turn of events… Travis had been the fool all along. 

“I swear, I don’t know Johnny. No one in the Gilbert famil 

by Travis‘ repeated questioning. 

Travis studied Colton’s bewildered expression. It wasn’t 

or on the board has ever rubbed elbows with him,” Colton insisted, bewildered 

act. Had everyone been mistaken, leading to this farce?