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.

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

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

day came, even if she came crawling back

as she was willing to

willing to offer you ten percent

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

was Colton's ace, his finishing

even someone like Kellan could

at first glance, the offer

Ontdale, with a

and many tried

investment on Colton's

this was a

to do was play

stock would skyrocket and Kellan would collect

meeting failed, that ten percent

smiled, a

his wheelchair,

expect me to help you

words cut

as if they were two children lost

Mr.

is practically foolproof, Colton intervened, with a slight

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

are acceptable to me, but reckless ones

to a wheelchair, Kellan's aura