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 wheelchair for the rest of his life? No influence could

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

she came crawling back to him, Colton wouldn't

she was willing to help us with

ten percent of

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

think? This was Colton's

to believe that even someone like Kellan

admit that, at first glance, the offer

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

and many tried to imitate

investment on Colton's part, but the potential

was

had to do was

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

that ten percent participation still

then, Allison smiled,

his wheelchair,

me to help you with just

and his words cut the air like a

Melany as if they were two children lost in a game

Mr.

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

gains like these

partners are acceptable to me, but

wheelchair, Kellan's aura of superiority was