Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 86: Allison's eyes remained fixed on Colton's slack jaw, completely ignoring Melany, who seemed like nothing more than background noise.

Funny, Mr.

Stevens, how quick you are to spread rumors, he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

It almost makes you wonder if you envy those who close deals using more… physical assets.

It may not be that the sting of rejection still lasts.

Maybe when you tried, no one bit.

Her lips curved into a cold smile, her gaze pierced him.

No wonder all your partners are ancient relics.

You can't seem to handle the younger, more attractive guys, right? You assume everyone shares your trashy tastes.

He mocked her, but Allison didn't feel the need to defend herself.

Defending yourself had become tedious, especially for those who had already decided who you were.

Instead, she delighted in returning their toxic games, letting them stew in their own filth.

People's opinions of her were nothing more than a reflection of their own twisted minds.

Colton's assumptions only revealed the ugliness festering in his heart.

This woman.

.

.

How dare she humiliate him like that Urgh.

.

.

but all that came out were muffled, pained

his hand was dangerously close to her tongue, Allison moved it up slightly, sending a jolt of terror up her

widened in panic, silently pleading for Melany's

statue, with fear rooted

her

watched in horror as Allison rose to her feet, each step deliberate, slow and

desperate eyes no longer meant

instinct of self-preservation had

over her words, trying to sound

Are you seriously

get away with

like the whimpers of

Allison replied,

not doing

just having a little fun, giving you two

The loudest barkers are usually

steel

Group deal, no? Well, here's what I propose: drown out that inflated pride of yours, Really swallow it, and

out a cold, disdainful

doesn't move me, but watching you drag yourself

stared at Colton, she realized that the boy who once promised to marry

but what was left was a

Kellan, who had been silently observing

moved before, so precise, so sharp, hadn't changed

was still the same, always determined, always

she may have played the role of an ordinary woman, but beneath the surface, her true nature

it suited

as hers was not meant to be

made

why bother losing a position in the Everett Group with trash

voice dripped with condescension as he leaned nonchalantly on his