Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 319: Melany, not far off, had been watching Allisons every move with hawk-like precision.

Colton, it looks like everyone in Allisons circle is swimming in wealth, she remarked, masking her jealousy with indifference.

That jade pendant? Its worth maybe a few hundred thousand dollars, yet it sells for over four million.

Talk about envy, she added, bitterness lacing her words.

Though she couldnt make out every detail from her position in the VIP section, she could see enough to notice that after Gordon won the bid, he handed the jade pendant to Allison.

Jealousy boiled inside her like a storm.

She had worked tirelessly going through a divorce overseas, marrying Colton, all to step into the role of a trophy wife.

Yet here she was, feeling less affluent than Allison.

If Id known she was such a shallow woman, I never wouldve walked down the aisle with her! Colton growled, his breath ragged with fury.

His chest heaved, the weight of revelation pressing down on him.

The truth behind Allisons swift agreement to the divorce had finally hit him it wasnt some sudden change of heart.

No, shed already had someone waiting in the wings.

The realization churned in his gut, but the more his anger flared, the more he knew he had to stay composed.

The auction was still underway, and the item that truly mattered the badge was about to be presented.

As the final items came up for bidding, Melany, seated beside him, was on edge.

Her fingers clenched around his hand, her breath barely escaping her lips.

Colton, this is it.

The badge! she whispered, her voice trembling with anticipation.

The auction house quieted as the item was unveiled.

To the crowds disappointment, it was underwhelming a simple gold badge, not nearly as grand as theyd hoped.

Confusion rippled through the room like a quiet wave.

Gold is precious, sure, but this? Its just a badge.

even old enough

the fuss

piped up, sharper

Look closer.

just gold its encrusted with sparkling

Big deal.

dime a

the

carvings are so intricate; it has to be

the whispers grew louder,

the badge, and a chill spread through

wasnt just a trinket

an auction? How could this be happening? Kellan, seated nearby,

His brows furrowed.

everything she knew exactly what that

Ms.

by this piece, he commented, his tone laced with

lips curled into a faint, guarded

Im just curious.

never come across it

eyes flickered toward him

Mr.

you must know where

gaze narrowed, his answer

know a bit about gold

never

like her, he was dodging the truth as

with sharp instincts quickly recognized the badges value

A collective gasp rippled

a

so much? Can anyone shed some light on it? The auction staff, now visibly flustered, wiped his

Im sorry, sir.

a starting bid set, but no additional information

years of handling auctions, this was a first dealing with something

was almost

is undeniably high, its only

protocol, we cannot disclose any further details, mainly to

only heightened

spread like wildfire through the room, breaking the usual air