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 to

the fuss about? someone

voice piped up,

Look closer.

its

Big deal.

are a dime a dozen

the designs

so intricate; it has to be the work of

grew louder,

the symbols etched into the badge, and a chill spread

badge wasnt just a trinket it was

was 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.

by this piece,

lips curled into a faint,

Im just curious.

never come across

eyes flickered toward

Mr.

with all your expertise, you must know where

narrowed,

bit about gold

Ive never

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

someone with sharp instincts quickly recognized the badges value and raised

A collective gasp rippled through

a badge would command such an

Can anyone shed some

Im sorry, sir.

a starting bid set,

handling auctions, this was a first dealing with something

of responsibility was almost

high, its only

protocol, we cannot disclose any further details,

cryptic response only heightened the

the room, breaking the