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 shining against the

had worn it all this time, assuming she

her clothes and threw them at

imagine someone from

it all, I

turned around and threw it

Great.

face twisted in

Outside, a small crowd had gathered, whispering to each other as they

they're breaking up and he's giving her

person.

and you've seen

waste time after the

words

when he saw Allison walking away, leaving

side of her, the fierceness that hid beneath her calm

Royal Princess ,

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

predator waking up from sleep, he lazily approached the other side of the

had been

eyes narrowed and a dangerous glint flashed briefly in

under her pillow and pulled out a pearl necklace that she had probably left behind when she

her hand: a pristine pearl necklace, centered by a bold

striking, almost untamed, like its owner! Beneath her serene surface, there had always been something

the lithe silhouette of the woman from the night before still dancing

words echoed in his mind,

be in charge! Even Kellan had to admit

he had managed to wound him, a sign of the strength hidden beneath

drawn to danger like

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

more than just an emotion: it was

That had

A clash of equals.

of encounter that made his pulse race long

gnawed at him now was the feeling that they were