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 dirty as you say, you shouldn't

suit had always been one of her proudest creations: impeccable tailoring, ruby-studded buttons shining against the smooth black

had worn it all this time, assuming she had bought it

and threw them at her

someone from your world

it all,

turned around and threw it in a nearby

Great.

face twisted in

woman was doing it deliberately, and it was working! Outside, a small crowd had gathered, whispering

It seems like they're breaking

person.

you've seen

waste time after

further as his words hit

was about to explode when he saw Allison walking away, leaving a trail of dust in her

that side of her, the fierceness that hid beneath her

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

of the previous night's indulgence, and the bed

from sleep, he lazily approached the

whoever had been there was long

dangerous

a pearl necklace that she

over in her hand: a pristine pearl necklace,

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

the woman from the night

mind, full of

in charge! Even Kellan had to

he had not fought in centuries, he had managed to wound him, a sign of

always been drawn to danger like a moth to a

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

just an emotion: it

That had been something

A clash of equals.

kind of encounter that made his pulse

what gnawed at him now was the feeling that they were cut

into each other's orbit, as if guided by