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.

old enough to be considered an

the fuss about? someone

up, sharper and more

Look closer.

its encrusted with sparkling

Big deal.

a dime a dozen these

admit, the designs

so intricate; it has to be the work of

the whispers grew louder,

etched into the badge, and a chill

a trinket it was

auction? How could this be happening? Kellan,

His brows furrowed.

she knew exactly what that

Ms.

by this piece, he

curled into a faint, guarded

Im just curious.

come across

flickered

Mr.

you must know where it

gaze narrowed, his answer

a bit about gold and

Ive never seen it

sensing that, like her, he was

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

million dollars! A collective gasp rippled

a

Why is that thing worth so much? Can anyone shed some light on it? The auction staff,

Im sorry, sir.

set, but no additional information was

this was a first dealing with something

of responsibility was

the badges price is undeniably high, its only valuable to those who understand

disclose any further details, mainly to protect

only heightened the

like wildfire through the room,