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.

Feigning innocence, she added, Do you think Allisons behind it? Who else would it be? Colton

to

guilty! His frustration flared as he immediately tried calling Allison, only to discover she had blocked his

of the call only fueled

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

he thought about it, the more restless

a flight back to Ontdale, intent on confronting her

necessary, hed take her

she was getting away with

think your mother is still

said sweetly as the plane touched down

thoughts, Colton waved

do whatever

wasnt in the mood

sight, Melanys pleasant facade slipped, replaced

into a quiet, secluded corner and pulled out

spiraled far

the Stevens family to fight Lindy or watch Colton obsess over his

married for wealth and status, plain and

Colton had been increasingly distracted,

understood Colton better than Melany

He was jealous.

since Kellan had appeared by Allisons side,

own jealousy to

the Lloyd family,

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

Melany dialed a number,

got a job for

had already dug into

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

would be more than willing to help drag her back down to where she used

dont care how

her, and make sure everyone knows about

seven hundred thousand once the jobs