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.

have clouded your judgment, please allow me

.

.

could finish, Kellan's chuckle cut through

lips curved into a smile, but his

.

are you to apologize

dripped with

the Stevens family has the right to offer me an

like a slap, and Melany

demure act that had always worked with others didn't affect

for the rumors, Kellan continued, his tone colder

Emanuel Welsh's esteemed teacher, he would naturally choose to believe her over people

Colton's mind reeled.

teacher of the world-famous potter, Emanuel Welsh It

Kellan seemed totally

Colton glared at Melany, her words took root

behind all of this, scheming

coincidence of her presence here

Mr.

you're being tricked, Colton protested, his

it possible that Allison is Emanuel's teacher? Nobody knows her better

ridiculous story, and sooner

Colton's

if it's trueIf it's true, then I'll owe you an apology, Colton replied, unwilling to

enough,

Athton we

the apology must be made

dare? Colton smirked,

What's there.

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