Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 313: After slipping into more formal attire, Melany and Colton settled into their seats, neither wearing a smile on their faces.

Colton, we absolutely have to get that badge, Melany said, taking a deep breath as if bracing for a storm.

Lets endure this for now.

Once we secure it at the auction, there will be plenty of ways to handle Allison and her men.

Colton pressed his fingers to his temple, his eyes squeezed shut.

Yeah.

Irritation simmered beneath his skin.

Every time Allison entered the picture, it felt as if his control slipped right through his fingers.

His eyelid twitched, a telltale sign that trouble was brewing.

Meanwhile, Allison had her eyes on the two of them.

She glanced over at Sherman, her expression thoughtful.

Keep an eye on them.

If they make any moves, let me know.

Allison had developed a habit from her profession: whenever she entered a new space, her instinct was to locate all exits and observe the ebb and flow of people.

That instinct was how she immediately noticed them.

Sherman nodded in compliance.

Yes.

actual boss was

a mere unconscious response, it was Allisons natural authority that commanded

seem to mind

far away, Ferdinand frowned

gala is open to anyone, but I certainly dont recall extending an auction

invitation had been passed along or acquired through less-than-reputable

alarms, Ferdinand subtly gestured to one of

out how Colton and Melany got

Understood.

sat down, gently massaging Coltons bruised wrist with a concerned

Colton, dont worry.

got everything

snag that

Melany implied something

dont stress about the moneyIve got enough saved

funds right now,

only need to cover the deposit

reeling from his

a womans money felt like a blow to his

faced his grandfathers scolding, his company hanging by a thread, and his mother constantly nagging

Thanks.

I really appreciate it.

churned inside Colton as he considered his recent

like a lion in a cage, unsure how to shake

his way, but Melanys considerate words helped ease

felt