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.

he spoke that he realized the realityhis actual boss was Kellan, yet

a mere unconscious response, it was Allisons natural authority

Kellan didnt seem to mind

far away, Ferdinand frowned

certainly dont

course, the invitation had been passed along or acquired through

Ferdinand

and Melany got

Understood.

gently massaging Coltons bruised wrist

Colton, dont worry.

got everything

well snag that

implied something

dont stress about the

right now, I wont let you

need to cover the

still reeling from

womans money felt

hanging by a thread, and his mother constantly nagging for financial support, Colton found it hard to

Thanks.

I really appreciate it.

churned inside Colton as he considered his recent

like a lion in a cage, unsure how to

his way, but

felt a flicker of