Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 14:Melany stood there, as surprised as he was.

It was one thing for Allison to lose her temper, but to hit and then slap Colton! No one could have imagined that the normally sweet and docile woman would deal such a blow.

The Allison who had previously endured everything without a complaint was gone.

I lost my mind Well, always "I've been like that," Allison commented, wiping her fingers with a wet washcloth, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

It didn't take much to figure it out: Melany and Colton had been involved from the moment she returned to the field.

Mr.

Stevens, your grandfather is discharged tomorrow.

I'll be there.

But as for my invitation to Cobweb, I withdraw it.

Colton opened his mouth to respond, but Allison silenced him with a dazzling smile.

A man as generous as you wouldn't object, right? I mean, you still don't have feelings for me that make you Don't let him pass, right.

His challenge touched a nerve.

Colton's expression darkened.

It's just an intelligence network full of nobodies! You think the survival of the Stevens family depends on Cobweb.

I'll show you that even without her, I'll get the biggest advertiser in Ontdale.

His dark eyes burned with fury, barely containing the coming storm.

Pack up your things and leave tomorrow! Take every last thing that is yours.

I don't want any trace of your disgusting garbage left behind.

Allison smiled at him again, as if his words were nothing more than background noise.

He pointed to the suit he was wearing.

But I designed it.

dirty as you

of her proudest creations: impeccable tailoring, ruby-studded buttons

this time, assuming she had bought it

off her clothes and threw them at her feet with a

imagine someone from your world wouldn't

it all, I don't

the jacket without saying a word, then turned around and threw it

Great.

twisted

and it was working! Outside, a small crowd had gathered, whispering to each

like they're breaking up and he's giving her back

person.

and you've seen the

time after

face darkened further as his words hit home, his

when he saw Allison walking away, leaving a trail of dust

that side of her, the fierceness that hid beneath her calm

luxurious suite of the Royal Princess , Kellan didn't wake up until

had traces of the previous night's indulgence, and the bed was

up from sleep, he lazily approached

was cold; whoever had been

eyes narrowed and a dangerous glint flashed briefly in their

out a pearl necklace that she had probably left

over in her hand: a pristine

its owner! Beneath her serene surface, there had

the lithe silhouette of the woman from the night before

in his mind,

to

centuries, he had managed to wound him, a sign of

had always been drawn to danger like a

pounding of fists in the ring, he longed for those moments when he teetered on

high was more than just an emotion: it was an

night That had been something

A clash of equals.

made his pulse race long

what gnawed at him now was the feeling that they were