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.

enough to be

fuss

up, sharper

Look closer.

gold its encrusted with

Big deal.

a dime

the

intricate; it has to be the work

the whispers grew louder, Allisons

etched into the badge, and a chill

badge wasnt just a trinket it was tied to

circulating in an auction? How could this be happening? Kellan, seated nearby, didnt miss her

His brows furrowed.

gaze told him everything she knew exactly what that

Ms.

you seem particularly intrigued by this piece, he commented, his tone laced with

into a faint, guarded

Im just curious.

never come across it

eyes flickered toward him

Mr.

your expertise, you must know where it

narrowed, his answer

bit about gold

Ive never seen it

her, he was dodging

sharp instincts quickly recognized the badges value and

A collective gasp rippled through the

a badge would command such

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

Im sorry, sir.

bid set, but no additional information

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

of responsibility was almost overwhelming

undeniably high, its only valuable to those who understand

protocol, we cannot disclose any further details,

response only heightened the

the room, breaking