Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 32: Colton's confidence collapsed as he took in Kellan's icy demeanor.

In that instant, the cockiness he had carried moments ago vanished.

Suddenly he remembered Kellan's reputation: a man you can't betray.

It had been years since Colton had first heard of Kellan.

While dining out for a business meeting, he witnessed a man being dragged out of a restaurant and thrown onto the freezing street, soaked and shivering.

Colton's supplier, who was regarding him with a mixture of disdain and sympathy, had murmured: Of all the people to offend, he had to choose that devil.

Colton later learned that Kellan had ordered the man to be immersed in subzero water repeatedly in the cold winter, a brutal and cold-blooded act.

The man's company, once a strong competitor, disappeared from Ontdale shortly after, vanishing without a trace.

That business is not going well does not excuse our lack of decorum.

“We went too far today,” Colton said, his breath coming hard as he remembered Kellan's cruelty.

With the image of that man's fate vivid in his mind, Colton tried to save the situation.

We won't take up any more of your time, Mr.

Lloyd.

But Melany wasn't about to let him go that easily.

He bit his lip and took a step forward.

"Mr.

Lloyd," he began softly, his voice heavy with mock regret, "it's our fault.

" We shouldn't have wronged Allison.

heard any exaggerated rumors that may have clouded your judgment,

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finish, Kellan's chuckle cut

lips curved into a smile, but his eyes remained as cold as

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to apologize on behalf of

voice dripped with

even the Stevens family has the

words stung like a slap, and

and demure act that had always worked with others

the rumors, Kellan continued, his tone colder than

he would naturally choose to believe her over people

Colton's mind reeled.

teacher of the world-famous potter, Emanuel Welsh It was too absurd to

Kellan seemed

Melany, her words took root in his mind,

was sure that Allison was behind all of this, scheming to

of her presence

Mr.

tricked, Colton protested, his voice

that Allison is Emanuel's teacher?

sooner or later the truth will come

unfazed, met Colton's gaze and spoke

then I'll owe you an

apology won't be enough,

Athton we follow local

must

Colton smirked, his

What's there.

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