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.

he prattled on, the more convinced he became that he had found

you were such a Before he could finish, Sherman stepped forward, seized Coltons wrist, and flung him to the

happens to be a Lloyd family heirloom,

Stevens.

your mouth, Sherman said

hit the floor with a resounding thud, flipping

felt as though his insides had been rearranged, and the old pain from his previously broken finger

sweat broke out on his

stood in shocked silence at Shermans

in the know understood Sherman was Kellans right-hand man, and his

unbearable agony, his

of preserving his dignity

with one thing only:

any further! Ferdinand stepped forward with a pleasant smile,

Mr.

no need to be

all just enjoying a bit of sport,

who crossed the line first, Ferdinand remarked, his words laced with a

of guests tonight, and the auctions

you wouldnt want to cause a spectacle in

a breath and settle

his manner calm

the surface, it was clear his attempt at mediation held

toward Kellan, and his

one

men who attacked me without

with it! He struggled to