Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 248: Whats that supposed to mean? Colton bristled at the mention of the word heir.

It struck a nerve, like poking a hornets nest.

His temper flared, but when it came to Allison, he always felt powerless.

She knew exactly how to push his buttons, and in front of this crowd, he was stuck between biting his tongue or trading snide remarks.

Allison, of course, didnt miss a beat.

Mr.

Stevens, I hear you have two very capable younger brothers.

So, who knows? Maybe the next head of the Stevens family isnt set in stone yet.

But when the day comes, Ill send my congratulations.

The barb hit its mark, and Colton stiffened.

Congratulations from her? He didnt need them, nor did he want them.

Only the urge to wipe that calm expression off her face gnawed at him.

Melany, always quick to fan the flames, piped up, Allison, thats harsh! You were once married to Colton, after all.

Isnt it a bit cruel to say things like this just to hurt him? Her words dripped with false concern, but deep down, she hoped the rift between them would grow.

Lately, Colton had been distant, distracted by thoughts of Allison, and it gnawed at her, stirring up insecurity.

And, Allison, did you show up today just to throw him off his game? After all, you spent years playing the housewife and dealing with health issues.

mentioned how fragile you

compete now? Shed done her homework, digging into Allisons past with the Stevens family, though she was unaware

easy enough to find stories of how Allison had

out: the

disdain that she ended up sprawled on the

hadnt just sprained her ankle; it had left her with a high fever for

Coltons face, his

words stirred something inside

than usual, If this is about getting back at me, you dont have to

like the casual stuff you

incident

been misdirected, and Allison had

his pride had

treated her; Allison always came

she

detachment was

out a scoff, unable to hold back her

Colton? You think this competition is life or death for her? Get over yourself! The story of the rink incident was something Colton had exaggerated in his

just another one of

was as

with two left feet would think a little competition is dangerous! Coltons face flushed with

he had believed that Rebecca

that Allison had somehow manipulated

he realized they were cut from the same cloth sharp, brazen, and infuriating! Colton, let me make this clear, Allison said, her

Im done with you.

last thing on my

already disappointed