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

mere unconscious response, it

seem to

far away,

I certainly dont recall extending an auction invitation to

of course, the invitation had been passed along

rather than raise any alarms, Ferdinand

Colton and Melany got their

Understood.

Coltons bruised wrist with a concerned

Colton, dont worry.

everything mapped

snag

Melany implied something

the

on funds right now, I

only need to cover the deposit for

stiffened, still reeling from

womans money felt like a blow to his

and his mother

Thanks.

I really appreciate it.

churned inside Colton as he considered his recent

a cage, unsure how to shake off his

nothing seemed to go his way, but Melanys considerate words

felt a