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.

not even old enough

fuss

up, sharper

Look closer.

not just gold its encrusted with sparkling

Big deal.

a dime a dozen these

admit, the

has to be the work

the whispers grew louder, Allisons

on the symbols etched into the badge, and

trinket it

an auction? How could this be

His brows furrowed.

gaze told him everything she knew

Ms.

seem particularly intrigued by this piece,

into

Im just curious.

never come

flickered

Mr.

your expertise, you must

gaze narrowed, his answer

a bit about

never seen

remained silent, sensing that, like her, he was dodging the truth

quickly recognized the

dollars! A collective gasp

one could have predicted that a badge would command

is that thing worth so much? Can anyone shed

Im sorry, sir.

set, but no additional

this was a first dealing with something so

was almost

only valuable to those who

protocol, we cannot disclose any further details,

response only heightened

wildfire through the room, breaking the usual air