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.

he was bound to a wheelchair for the rest of his life? No

She could hold on to him as much as she wanted, but soon she would find herself trapped with a man

that day came, even if she came crawling back to him, Colton wouldn't lift a

as she was willing to help us

I am willing to offer you ten percent of

intermediary and arrange a meeting with

do you think? This was Colton's ace, his

to believe that even someone like Kellan could resist

had to admit that, at first glance, the offer seemed very

in Ontdale, with

were revolutionary and many tried to imitate them, but no

a simple introduction was a big investment on Colton's part, but the

Kellan, this was a win-win

I had to do was play

closed, Stevens Group's stock would skyrocket and Kellan would collect dividends

if the meeting failed, that ten

then, Allison smiled, a subtle, knowing

sitting in his wheelchair, spoke with

expect me to help you with

words cut the air

Melany as if they were two children lost in a game that was beyond

Mr.

this deal is practically foolproof, Colton intervened, with a slight hint of desperation

gains like these

are acceptable to me, but reckless ones

confinement to a wheelchair, Kellan's aura