Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 309: Is it because Im with Colton now? You keep trying to drive a wedge between us.

Melanys voice trembled with emotion, her eyes brimming with tears.

Although she had started the quarrel, she now cried so pitifully that anyone watching might think Allison was the one in the wrong.

Everyone else, except for Colton, stood by with indifference.

Allison, stop spreading lies about Melany, Colton said as he bent down to help her to her feet.

They leaned on each other like a pair of tragic lovers caught in the whirlwind of misfortune.

Colton detested it when people dredged up memories of the wedding disaster, and his expression hardened at the mention of it.

Well, it seems youve made quite the leap in life.

Parading around in that black and gold Chanel dress must make you feel on top of the world, doesnt it? His eyes flicked over to Kellan and Gordon, standing behind Allison, his glare sharp and accusing.

In Coltons mind, Allison was still the woman who had once adored him, but he didnt expect other men to rush to her side just a few months after their divorce.

Some people climb into others beds out of vanity but cant even afford a decent necklace.

Coltons attention focused on Allisons neck.

She was wearing a snake-shaped necklace that didnt appear to be from a reputable brand, so he concluded it must be a fake.

Seething with anger, Colton latched onto this as his moment to strike at her pride.

Mr.

Lloyd invited you as his female companion, yet you cant even afford a decent piece of jewelry? Allisons eyes narrowed, measuring the perfect moment to cut him down where it would hurt most.

on, the more convinced he became that he had found

Before he could finish, Sherman stepped forward,

happens to be a Lloyd family

Stevens.

your mouth,

floor with a resounding thud, flipping completely

rearranged, and the old pain from his previously broken

sweat broke out on

shocked silence at

know understood Sherman was Kellans right-hand man, and his actions were surely

was in unbearable agony, his fury boiling

of preserving his dignity

with one

this any further! Ferdinand stepped forward with a

Mr.

need to be

a bit of sport, after

being honest, you were the one who crossed the line first, Ferdinand remarked, his words laced with a

have quite the gathering of guests tonight, and the auctions about

you wouldnt want to cause a

a breath and settle

was always crafty, his manner

it was clear his attempt at mediation

down? Colton knew Ferdinands loyalty leaned toward Kellan, and

was one of

who attacked me without

had nothing to do with it! He struggled to his feet, his