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.

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

to sign

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

disconnection of the call only

she even answer? he muttered, his

he thought about it, the more restless he

hesitation, he booked a flight back to

take her

way she was getting away with stealing that

think your mother is still upset

supplements, Melany said sweetly

thoughts, Colton waved her

do whatever

mood to

his sight, Melanys pleasant facade slipped,

a quiet, secluded corner

had spiraled far beyond

Stevens family to fight Lindy or watch Colton

wealth and status, plain and

increasingly distracted, especially when Allison

Colton better than

He was jealous.

side, Colton had become even more

Melany had her own jealousy to contend

heir to the

like him, standing above her? Melany believed that Allison needed

Melany dialed a number,

a job

already dug into Allisons past before

rough things had been for Allison at the orphanage bullied, humiliated,

than willing to help drag her back down to where she

dont care how

embarrass her, and make sure everyone knows about

thousand once