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

hand was dangerously close to her tongue, Allison moved

panic, silently

frozen, like a statue,

Melany stammered, her voice

rose to her feet, each step deliberate, slow and heavy with

no longer

of self-preservation had kicked

over her words, trying to sound authoritative

me! What are you thinking? Are you seriously planning to murder

get away with

whimpers of a frightened child,

replied, bowing

not doing anything

fun, giving you two a taste of

isn't it? The loudest barkers are usually

steel and his

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

a cold,

watching

the boy who once promised to

loss had robbed him of his past, but what was left was a completely disgusting

corner of his eye, Kellan, who had been silently observing the entire ordeal, had an expression of

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

same, always determined,

of an ordinary woman,

it suited him

as hers was

made to

bother losing a position in the Everett Group

as he leaned