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 Allisons behind it? Who else

was so eager to sign the

immediately tried calling Allison, only to discover she had blocked

the call only fueled

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

he thought about it, the more restless he

to

hed take her to

was getting away with stealing that much

your mother

to get her some supplements, Melany said sweetly as the

Colton waved her

whatever you

the mood to

out of his sight, Melanys pleasant facade slipped, replaced by a cold,

a quiet, secluded corner and pulled out

recent events had spiraled far beyond

into the Stevens family to fight Lindy or watch

married for wealth and status,

distracted, especially when Allison was

one understood Colton better than

He was jealous.

Kellan had appeared by Allisons side, Colton had become even more resentful,

her own jealousy to contend

heir to the Lloyd family,

her? Melany believed that Allison needed to be brought down, back to

in mind, Melany dialed

a job

into Allisons past

how rough things had been for Allison at the

were people who would be more than willing to help drag her

care how

and make sure everyone knows about

thousand once the