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.

as you say, you

been one of her proudest creations: impeccable tailoring, ruby-studded

this time, assuming she had bought

furious, he tore off her clothes and

someone from your

all, I don't

word, then turned around

Great.

twisted in

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

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

person.

and you've seen the

waste time after

words hit

saw Allison walking away, leaving

that side of her, the

, Kellan didn't

of the previous night's indulgence, and the

waking up from sleep, he lazily approached the

pillow was cold; whoever had been there was long

and a dangerous glint flashed briefly in

reached under her pillow and pulled out a pearl necklace that she had probably

turned it over in her hand: a pristine pearl necklace, centered

piece was striking, almost untamed, like its owner! Beneath her serene surface, there had

silhouette of the woman from the night before

echoed in his mind, full

be in charge! Even Kellan had to admit that his movements

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

danger

it was the roar of engines in a race or the pounding of fists in the ring, he longed for those

than just an emotion:

last night That

A clash of equals.

pulse race long after

at him now was the feeling that they