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.

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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.

man was successful and respected, but what good was all that power if he was bound to a wheelchair for the rest of his life? No influence could change

on to him as much as she wanted, but soon she would

came, even if she came crawling back to him, Colton

to help us with this small

am willing to offer you ten percent of the shares of

you act as an intermediary and arrange a

do you think? This was Colton's

someone like Kellan could

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

was the largest advertising conglomerate in Ontdale, with

marketing tactics were revolutionary and many tried to imitate

a big investment on Colton's part, but the potential

was a win-win

had to

deal was closed, Stevens Group's stock would skyrocket and

that ten percent participation still

then, Allison smiled, a subtle, knowing

in his wheelchair, spoke with icy

to help you

his words cut the air like a

they were two children lost in a game that was

Mr.

practically foolproof, Colton intervened, with a slight hint of

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

are acceptable to me, but reckless

wheelchair, Kellan's aura