Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 246: Colton was on the verge of exploding.

How dare you insult me like this! He had never imagined that the once gentle and accommodating Allison could transform into someone so sharp-tongued.

The thought of Keanu favoring Allison, even entrusting her with the family heirloom, made his blood boil.

Let me give you some advice: return the jade.

Grandpa was out of his mind that day, too angry to think straight, and you exploited that.

But that Ruby Jade rightfully belongs to the Stevens heir.

Each word he spat was full of venom.

Without his backing, youd be far from enjoying this freedom.

In recent days, the picture had finally become clear to Colton.

Despite the divorce, Allison was never struggling financially.

The reason was glaring Keanu held her in special regard.

The realization gnawed at him relentlessly.

He couldnt believe that, in just three short years, his grandfather had shifted his affections from him to her! Meanwhile, Melany clung to his arm, feigning innocence.

Exactly, Allison.

Surely your conscience wont allow you to keep something that isnt yours.

And seeing as Keanus getting older, someone as noble as you wouldnt be greedy enough to hold on to that jade, would you? Melany was seething with hatred.

Since that wretched birthday banquet, Lindy had declared her a rival, and their animosity had only grown deeper by the day.

Worse yet, Keanus distaste for Melany had become glaringly obvious.

and favor now, her place in the Stevens family

the symbol of his inheritance, and secure his position against any threat posed by his

spared them a glance, her attention focused on the competitors

and began polishing her ice skates, not

You two are disgusting.

youre plotting to take back Keanus belongings, its not your decision

of dealing with their shamelessness had toughened her, and she continued prepping her gear, her composure

twisted with cold fury at

a plan to sink your claws into my family! Rebecca, visibly seething,

deaf? Before she could act, a pair of arms restrained

as she saw

Whats this, Mr.

play the hero now? Naturally, Ferdinand replied with a charming, polished smile, his eyes sliding to Colton, the smile

both you and

Clarke have been wronged.

stand

Mr.

you and Miss Johnson would be wise not to provoke my

all, I have… Certain… mental health issues, and if I inadvertently instruct my bodyguards to take action,

stepped forward, each brandishing long

At your service, Mr.

Colton and Melany instinctively took a

heavily tattooed bodyguards clearly had ties to the

reputationhis ruthless methods were as famous as his sophisticated

whisper, Colton, the

Lets focus on that.

finishers set to receive lucrative rewards and significant

at him to stand his ground, he knew he had no choice

Lets go.

Ferdinands smile returned, and