Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 285: Next week, theres a charity ball and auction, Lindy said, her glare sharp.

You and Colton better not embarrass the Stevens family like you did last time.

Her voice dripped with sarcasm as she cast a pointed look at Melany.

Just because I let what happened before slide doesnt mean you get to act all high and mighty.

Melanys expression remained composed, innocent even.

Lindy, Ive already explained.

It was just a misunderstanding.

It had absolutely nothing to do with me.

Despite her calm demeanor, Melanys fingers subtly brushed the business card shed kept from Nova.

The exquisite brooch from before lingered in her thoughts, fueling ambitions she had carefully kept hidden.

Initially, she had hoped to win Coltons support, but aligning herself with the Lloyd family now seemed far more beneficial.

Nothing to do with you? Lindy scoffed, her voice thick with disbelief.

Colton might be naive enough to buy that, but you cant fool me.

Lindy had been simmering with bitterness for days.

the Stevens

he used to at

his indiscretions were

complete disaster, all thanks

in the room, Lindy

soft, now turned

werent for that stupid video you made, how could the companys secrets have leaked?!

days, Lindy had been waiting

slippery as always, had managed to avoid confrontation

today, Lindy was determined to

youve won, dont you? Think that by ruining me, youll finally get what you want?

so blind, for

still here, none of this wouldve

dreaming if you think youll ever be the lady of

while Im still

Lindys mindlike the young man shed kept on the side, a little indulgence

an understanding,

all

cut off financial support to her family, leaving her siblings in a panic, blowing up her phone with

since Melany entered their lives, it had been

days

had been kind, obedient a true breath of

a shadow of