Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 85: Melany did not dare to say a word, her silence weighed on her while Colton seethed next to her.

But Colton was far from willing to let things go.

Mr.

Lloyd, don't think you can let go of your weight just like that! he snapped, his voice cutting through the tension.

At this level, everyone knew what it meant for a powerful company to support someone.

It was more than just support; It meant a deeply rooted alliance, a tangle of destinies.

The look Kellan had given him earlier, as he handed him the bag, was impossible for any man who understood the game to misinterpret.

It wasn't the look of a casual acquaintance, and certainly not one as cold and calculating as Kellan.

Realizing this, Colton's anger flared even more.

His chest swelled and the finger he pointed at Allison shook with barely contained rage.

So, it's true.

You've been involved with him the whole time.

Now it makes sense why you were so eager to cut ties with me, bitch.

Melany's poisonous whispers had entered Colton's mind, binding him to his rage.

Any remaining guilt he had for Allison evaporated like steam from a hot iron.

had sold out on that business

on a silver platter! We never treated you badly, and yet you secretly repaid us, disgracing me

you're nothing more than

were bloodshot, his mind clouded

consumed him, but it did, so much so that he lost all self-control,

Crack! Allison didn't flinch.

was quick like lightning

moved so fast that they blurred, and the sound of bones breaking echoed in

had just happened before a jolt of numbness shot through

had snapped one of

forehead as his

fracture of the other

a heavy, humiliating blow, he fell

only due to the pain in his wrist or the recently broken finger, but

in on himself, his spine contorting as if trying to protect himself from the relentless

To anyone else watching, it might have looked like Colton was bowing in

thought flickered through her mind – at least she

further down, her future would

Colton, you're okay, Melany screeched, her voice

never witnessed such

of Allison's attack

back, feeling an icy grip

But Allison wasn't finished.

as he fell, crouching beside him, her presence

he forced it open,