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.

the blue? Feigning innocence, she added, Do you think Allisons behind it? Who else

eager to

he immediately tried

call only fueled

why wouldnt she even answer? he muttered,

thought about it, the more restless he

a flight back to

take her

way she was getting away with stealing that

I think your mother is still upset

want to get her some supplements, Melany said sweetly as the plane touched

thoughts, Colton waved

whatever you

in the mood

facade slipped,

a quiet, secluded corner and pulled out

events had spiraled far beyond her

married into the Stevens family to fight Lindy or

wealth and status,

been increasingly distracted, especially

understood Colton better than Melany

He was jealous.

Kellan had appeared by Allisons side, Colton had become

had her own jealousy to

Lloyd, heir to the Lloyd

like him, standing above her? Melany believed that Allison needed to be brought down, back to

in mind, Melany dialed a

got a

dug into Allisons

at the orphanage bullied, humiliated,

be more than willing to help drag her back down to where

how

her, and make sure everyone knows

thousand once