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.

respected, but what good was all that power if he was bound to a

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

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

was willing to help us

to offer you ten percent

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

think? This was Colton's ace, his finishing

that even someone like Kellan could

Allison had to admit that, at

Ontdale, with a name that resonated throughout the sector, although its

revolutionary and many tried

investment on Colton's part, but

was

I had to

Group's stock would

meeting failed, that ten percent participation

smiled, a subtle, knowing

his wheelchair, spoke with

me to help you with

sharpened and his words cut the air like

Melany as if they were two children lost in

Mr.

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

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

are acceptable to me, but reckless

to a wheelchair, Kellan's aura of superiority