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,

she was so eager to sign

frustration flared as he immediately tried calling Allison, only to discover

call only fueled

she even

thought about it, the more restless

flight back to Ontdale, intent on confronting her in

necessary, hed take her to

getting away with stealing that

your mother

Melany said sweetly as

with his thoughts, Colton waved her off

do whatever

mood to care where

his sight, Melanys pleasant facade

secluded corner and pulled out her

spiraled far

fight Lindy or watch Colton obsess over

married for wealth and status, plain

been increasingly distracted,

one understood Colton better than

He was jealous.

Kellan had appeared by Allisons side, Colton had become

Melany had her own jealousy to contend

Lloyd, heir to the

man like him, standing above her? Melany believed that

Melany dialed a number, her face

got a job

dug into Allisons past before returning

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

than willing

dont care how you do

Allison, embarrass her, and

thousand