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.

realityhis actual boss was Kellan, yet he had instinctively followed

it was Allisons natural authority that

seem

far away,

gala is open to anyone, but I certainly dont

been passed along

than raise any alarms, Ferdinand subtly gestured to one of his

and Melany got their

Understood.

down, gently massaging Coltons bruised wrist with

Colton, dont worry.

got everything mapped

well snag that

Melany implied something

the moneyIve

if youre short on funds right now, I wont let

to cover

still reeling from his

on a womans

company hanging by a thread, and his mother constantly nagging for financial support, Colton found

Thanks.

I really appreciate it.

inside Colton as he considered

in a cage, unsure how to shake

but Melanys considerate words

Colton felt a flicker of