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 branch out of the blue? Feigning innocence, she added, Do you think Allisons behind it? Who else would it be? Colton shot back, his

she was so eager to sign the divorce papers and cut

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

of the call only fueled his

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

about it, the

hesitation, he booked a flight back to Ontdale,

hed take her to

no way she was getting away with stealing that much

think your mother is still

some supplements, Melany said sweetly as the plane touched down

his thoughts, Colton waved

do whatever

mood to

Melanys pleasant facade slipped, replaced by a cold, calculating

secluded corner

events had spiraled far beyond

hadnt married into the Stevens family to fight Lindy or watch Colton obsess over

for wealth and status, plain and

been increasingly distracted, especially when

Colton better than

He was jealous.

appeared by Allisons side, Colton had become

own

Lloyd, heir to the Lloyd family, was a

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

this in mind, Melany dialed

got a job for

dug into Allisons

things had been for Allison at the

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

care how

close to Allison, embarrass her, and make sure everyone knows

hundred thousand