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.

that he realized the realityhis actual boss

unconscious response, it was Allisons

Kellan didnt seem to

far away,

anyone, but I certainly dont recall extending

invitation had been passed along or acquired

raise any alarms, Ferdinand

how Colton and Melany

Understood.

down, gently massaging Coltons bruised wrist with a

Colton, dont worry.

everything

snag that

implied something

stress about the

on funds right now, I wont let you

need to cover the deposit for

stiffened, still reeling from

a mans perspective, relying on a womans money felt like

grandfathers scolding, his company 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

felt trapped, like a lion in a cage, unsure how to shake

to go his way, but Melanys

once, Colton felt