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 about?

piped up,

Look closer.

not just gold its encrusted with

Big deal.

a dime a

the

intricate; it has to be the work of a master

whispers grew louder, Allisons

eyes locked on the symbols etched into the

just a trinket it was tied

in an auction? How could this be

His brows furrowed.

him everything she knew exactly what

Ms.

piece, he commented, his tone laced

lips curled into

Im just curious.

never come across

eyes flickered toward

Mr.

expertise, you must know where it

gaze narrowed, his answer

know a bit about gold

this? Ive never seen it

her, he was dodging the

someone with sharp instincts quickly recognized the badges value and raised their

dollars! A collective

have predicted that a badge would

voice broke the tension, asking, Why is that thing worth so much? Can anyone shed

Im sorry, sir.

a starting bid set,

this was a first dealing with

was almost overwhelming

badges price is undeniably high, its only valuable

any further details, mainly to protect the auctioneers

only heightened the

spread like wildfire through the room, breaking the usual air