Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 197: Outside the research institute, Coltons expression was like a brewing storm.

She sure has a lot of male acquaintances, he muttered, a bitter edge to his voice.

Even now, he couldnt quite grasp what had just happened.

His jaw clenched, teeth grinding, as he bitterly wondered how many more secrets Allison was keeping from him.

Melany, on the other hand, felt secretly content with not getting the medicine.

On the surface, however, her voice remained soft and soothing.

Its no surprise Allison can walk right into the institute.

Shes shrewd, Colton.

Shes been keeping her cards hidden for years.

But why did she latch onto you? The way she acted today she doesnt seem to like you so much.

Youre saying she used me? For what? Coltons voice was sharp, disbelief mixing with frustration.

Before Melany could respond, Coltons phone suddenly rang.

It was Lindy.

Did you get the medicine? she demanded, her voice tight with urgency.

Coltons throat tightened as he forced out the dreaded word: No.

The sound of glass shattering on the other end of the line blared into his ear, making him flinch.

What good are you to me, then? Lindy screamed.

Do you want me to suffer and die, just so you can take that whore as your mother? I always knew you were nothing but bad luck! Her words poured out like venom, each curse lashing at him.

Colton swallowed the surge of anger rising in his chest.

He knew she was in pain, and he couldnt afford to lash out at her now, not when she needed him.

rage

it… My

company

you get your dowry? We need to reinvest it… for your and Coltons future

Lindys exhaustion was palpable.

dragged on unexpectedly, but her useless brother only ever

gone as far

once Ive gained enough experience as general manager,

might squander it and wont

Lindy was just eager

tone saccharine, they specifically told me not to let you

after

on mentoring me

felt as if shed

easy to get and it certainly wasnt for someone

with disbelief, Lindy sputtered, General manager? Melany, you cant be serious! Oh, Im very

just worried about your well-being, Lindy, Melany replied, her voice thick with

saw right through Melanys innocent

not forget, Melany continued, only as

around like Allison and do nothing! Melanys

even half of Allisons sense, they wouldnt be having this conversation! Dont even think about it! Lindy

family, your dowry belongs here, not with your

general manager nonsenseforget it! Its far too ridiculous a thought to even entertain! Melany remained unfazed, as if

forcing tears to her eyes before turning

his mothers motives, but even he

Mom, what are you trying to say? You know

because youre grown doesnt

your mother, Melany interjected, her

only thinking

Youre still young.

just trying to protect you from unnecessary pain… Colton, his anger mounting,

family is under my control now, he said

manager, and theres nothing you can do to stop

but before she could spew another