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.

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

to sign the

he immediately tried calling Allison,

the call only

hiding something, why wouldnt she even answer? he muttered, his

it, the more restless he

flight back to Ontdale, intent on confronting her in

necessary, hed take her

way she was getting away with

mother

to get her some supplements, Melany said sweetly as

with his thoughts, Colton waved her

do whatever

the mood to care where

his sight, Melanys pleasant facade slipped,

secluded

events had spiraled far beyond her

Stevens family to fight Lindy or watch Colton obsess over his

had married for wealth and status, plain and

been increasingly distracted, especially when

Colton better than Melany

He was jealous.

side, Colton had become

own jealousy to contend

the Lloyd family, was

standing above her? Melany believed that Allison needed to be brought

Melany dialed a number,

got a job for

into Allisons past

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

glamorous rise, there were people who would be more than willing to help drag

how you do

her, and make sure everyone knows

get seven hundred thousand once the