Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 198: Coltons face darkened as his thoughts turned to what Allison might be scheming.

The obvious conclusion was money, of course.

With that in mind, he wasted no time and dialed his assistant.

I just remembered that the northern branch hasnt had a financial audit in quite some time.

I want you to look into that for me, he instructed.

Melanys casual comment had sparked an old memory.

Two years ago, his grandfather, Keanu, had put Allison in a temporary position at the northern branch.

Colton had found the idea ludicrous back then, convinced that someone like her would only tarnish his reputation.

He had told her to resign and stay at home instead.

But now, as he reflected, something didnt sit right.

That branch never really performed as it should have.

Who knew what Allison might have done while she was there? The assistant checked into it quickly and called back within half an hour.

Mr.

Stevens, the finance department reports continuous losses from the northern branch over the last two years, totaling more than twenty million dollars.

No discrepancies show up in the books, but the shareholders are concerned and are considering a meeting.

Coltons breath caught at the staggering amount.

I see, he replied, his voice cold, hanging up with a sense of finality.

Now he was convinced Allison was involved.

Before he could reflect further, Melanys voice interrupted, full of feigned concern.

Thats a lot of money, Colton.

branch out of the blue? Feigning innocence, she added, Do you think

eager to sign the

she was guilty! His frustration flared as he immediately tried calling Allison,

of the call only fueled

why wouldnt she even answer? he muttered, his voice as cold as

it, the more restless

to Ontdale, intent

hed take her

no way she was getting away

I think your mother

her some supplements, Melany said sweetly as the

Colton waved her

do whatever

the mood to care where

pleasant facade slipped, replaced

into a quiet, secluded

spiraled far beyond her

Stevens family to fight Lindy or watch Colton obsess

had married for wealth

been increasingly distracted,

Colton better than Melany

He was jealous.

Allisons side, Colton had become even more resentful,

her own

heir to the Lloyd family,

wretch, Allison, end up with a man like him, standing above her? Melany believed that Allison

mind, Melany dialed a number, her

a

dug into

been for Allison at the orphanage bullied, humiliated, and left with plenty

than willing to

dont care how you do

embarrass her, and make sure everyone

seven hundred thousand once the