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?

she would find herself trapped with a man whose temper

back to him, Colton wouldn't lift a finger to help

willing to help us

I am willing to offer you ten percent of the shares

is that you act as an intermediary and arrange a meeting with the president of the Everett

This was Colton's ace, his finishing

refused to believe that even someone like

to admit that, at first glance, the offer seemed

conglomerate in Ontdale, with a name that resonated throughout the sector, although

marketing tactics were revolutionary and many tried to imitate them,

was a big investment on Colton's part, but

Kellan, this was a win-win

had to do was

stock

meeting failed, that ten

smiled, a

his wheelchair, spoke with icy

me to help you with

sharpened and his words

and Melany as if they were two children lost in a game

Mr.

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

short of money, and insignificant gains like these don't interest me, Kellan replied, his tone laden with

acceptable to me, but

to a wheelchair, Kellan's aura of superiority