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 about?

piped up, sharper and

Look closer.

not just gold its encrusted

Big deal.

are a dime a dozen these

the

intricate; it has to be

whispers grew louder,

into the badge,

just a trinket it was tied to the killer

was circulating in an auction? How could

His brows furrowed.

him everything she knew exactly what that

Ms.

this piece, he commented, his tone laced

into a

Im just curious.

come

flickered toward him

Mr.

all your expertise, you must know where

gaze narrowed, his answer

know a bit about gold

Ive never seen it

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

quickly recognized the badges value and

collective gasp rippled through the

a badge

Why is that thing worth so much? Can anyone shed

Im sorry, sir.

bid set, but

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

was almost overwhelming

badges price is undeniably high, its only valuable to those

auction protocol, we cannot disclose any further details, mainly to protect the

cryptic response only heightened

like wildfire through the room, breaking the