Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 31: Colton's face darkened, his expression growing grimmer with each passing second as he processed the abrupt dismissal.

When had anyone dared to humiliate him like that? Especially in front of Kellan, the man famous for his icy demeanor, who was now openly praising Allison.

Sitting in his wheelchair with a gray blanket over his knees, Kellan radiated an aura of indifferent nobility.

.

Despite his physical condition, his presence was overwhelming.

His words were like shards of ice that crossed the room, and just one cold look from him could freeze anyone.

It was enough to make your skin crawl, as if he instinctively knew to flee before it was too late.

It wasn't until Melany's fingers gently squeezed his hand that Colton came back to the present.

Colton, she whispered, her voice like a silent anchor to the storm brewing inside her.

Colton inhaled deeply, reining in his temper.

He had to remind himself that the immense benefits to his company were worth swallowing his pride.

Although fury simmered beneath the surface, he forced himself to speak in a respectful tone.

Since you're so direct, Mr.

Lloyd, let's get to the point.

His gaze flicked briefly to Kellan.

if he was bound

on to him as much as she wanted, but soon she would find herself trapped with a man whose temper was as volatile

she came crawling back to him, Colton wouldn't lift a

willing to

am willing to offer you ten percent of the shares of the

you act as an intermediary and arrange a meeting with the

was

believe that even someone

to admit that, at first glance, the offer seemed

after all, was the largest advertising conglomerate in Ontdale, with a name that resonated throughout

and many tried to imitate them, but

a big investment on Colton's part,

this was a win-win

I had to do was play

Stevens Group's stock would skyrocket and Kellan would

meeting failed, that ten percent participation still represented a

Allison smiled, a subtle,

his

to help

and his words cut the air like a

Colton and Melany as if they were two children lost in

Mr.

foolproof, Colton intervened, with a slight hint of desperation

insignificant gains like these don't interest me, Kellan replied, his tone laden

importantly, ruthless partners are acceptable to

to a wheelchair,