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.

how

would you compete now? Shed done her homework, digging into Allisons past with the Stevens

how Allison had followed Colton like a shadow during their

incident had stood out:

with such casual disdain that she ended up sprawled

had

clouded Coltons face, his frown

stirred something inside

voice softer than usual, If this is about getting back at me, you dont

skating isnt like the casual stuff you might have done

incident at the

anger at Melanys departure had been misdirected, and Allison had borne the

briefly but his pride had

didnt matter how he treated her;

now, she

detachment was unnerving,

scoff, unable to

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

as sharp as her

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

mouth! For a moment, he had believed that Rebecca was above

thought that Allison had somehow manipulated

cut from the same cloth sharp, brazen, and infuriating! Colton, let me make this

Im done with you.

last thing on

already disappointed