Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 518:

As she weighed her decision, Amor bypassed the throng and stopped directly in front of her.

“Miss, would you care to give it a go?” All eyes turned to Melany, puzzled.

Why would Amor single out someone who seemed so inexperienced?

But Amor’s gaze held a knowing depth. She had seen it during the poker round earlier: two pairs of eyes had stayed fixed on Allison. Though those two held vastly different sentiments toward her, Amor sensed that this woman didn’t want Allison to win. And that was exactly the kind of ally she was seeking.

“Colton…” Melany looked up at him. “I want to try. It’s not like it’ll cost us anything.”

Colton frowned deeply. “But you’ve never played before.”

Even

hand slipping around his arm as she looked up at

strings attached. Worst case, we lose it and come back

his expression hadn’t softened, Melany decided to continue her act, her eyes misting over with a hint of

ridiculous,” he blurted. “I don’t care about her at all.”

earlier, a fleeting thought had crossed his mind—what if she lost? Would she come back to him, humbled? He

had remained proud and untouchable. She’d never once returned

in Colton’s

be sure to

face lit up. “You’re

come at a steep price. That partnership “gift” would collect

time; Melany was frisked thoroughly the moment she stepped inside. Once they confirmed she wasn’t hiding anything, they