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.

to check on the branch out of the blue? Feigning innocence, she added, Do you think Allisons behind it? Who else would it be?

was so eager to sign the divorce papers and cut

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

disconnection of the call only fueled his

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

it, the more

booked a flight back to Ontdale, intent on

necessary, hed take her to

she was getting away with stealing

think your mother is

supplements, Melany said sweetly as the plane touched down in

thoughts, Colton waved her off

do whatever you

mood to care where

sight, Melanys pleasant facade slipped,

quiet, secluded corner and pulled out her

had spiraled far

hadnt married into the Stevens family to fight Lindy

had married for wealth and status, plain

been increasingly distracted, especially when

Colton better than Melany

He was jealous.

side, Colton

Melany had her own

to the Lloyd family, was

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

mind, Melany dialed a number,

got a job for

into Allisons

how rough things had been for Allison at

be more than willing to help drag her back

how

embarrass her, and make sure

thousand