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

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

seem to

far away,

is open to anyone, but I certainly dont recall

been passed

alarms, Ferdinand subtly

how Colton and Melany got their

Understood.

sat down, gently massaging Coltons

Colton, dont worry.

got everything mapped

snag that

Melany implied

stress about the moneyIve got

funds right

cover the deposit for

face stiffened, still reeling from

a mans perspective, relying on a womans money felt

a thread, and his mother constantly nagging

Thanks.

I really appreciate it.

as he considered his recent

felt trapped, like a lion in a cage,

but Melanys considerate

once, Colton felt a flicker of