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 Allison

his arm as she

it and come back down.

act, her eyes misting over with a hint of hurt. “Or is it because

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

if she lost? Would she come back to him, humbled?

She’d never once returned to

steely coldness settled in Colton’s gaze, like a

sure to come back down once it’s

lit up. “You’re the

a steep price. That partnership “gift” would collect its dues—its terms

inside. Once they confirmed she wasn’t hiding