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

her proudest creations: impeccable

this time, assuming she had bought it somewhere

her clothes and threw them at her

imagine someone from your world

all,

then turned around and threw

Great.

twisted in

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

is a kept It seems like they're breaking up and he's giving

person.

you've seen the new

waste time after

further as his words hit home, his

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

have missed that side of her, the fierceness that hid beneath her

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

previous night's indulgence, and the bed was completely

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

cold; whoever had been there was long

and a dangerous glint flashed briefly

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

hand: a pristine pearl necklace, centered by a bold red agate

its owner! Beneath her serene surface, there had always been something

of the woman from the night before still dancing at the edge

mind, full

to admit that his movements were abrupt

in centuries, he had managed to wound him,

to danger like a moth to a

it was the roar of engines in a race or the pounding of fists in the ring, he longed for those moments when he teetered on the edge,

just an emotion:

last night That had been

A clash of equals.

of encounter that made his pulse race long after

now was the feeling that they were cut from

been drawn into each other's orbit, as if