Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 600:

The whispers and murmurs of the crowd only fueled Melany’s distress, and she fought back tears.

“Mr. Barker, you really shouldn’t get involved…” she said in a shaky voice, knowing that the more pitiful she became, the more Santino’s protective instincts would flare up.

“Shut your mouths, all of you! What’s so great about picking on a woman like this?!” he yelled, moving even closer to her, his confidence swelling with every word.

“Don’t worry, I’ve got this covered!” he assured her, swelling with false bravado.

He pointed in Allison’s direction, raising his voice. “You say she owes you money? Show me the debt note, and I’ll pay it!”

Rebecca couldn’t help herself and burst out laughing, leaning into Allison.

“Sweetheart, did you hear that?” she teased. “Can you believe some people are eager to make a fool of themselves?” She clapped her hands as if applauding Santino’s stupidity. “For your boldness, you certainly deserve applause.”

who had been watching this unfold, exchanged

insist on helping this woman, you’re just going to make things

he struggled to keep his

think I can’t handle a woman?”

ring, shaking his hand as if to dismiss the

chest with arrogance. “Here in Sunset Hill, I call the shots!” He truly believed himself to be a king, ruling over his

bluster, shot back sarcastically, “I wasn’t aware that Sunset Hill

been out of the game for quite a while. Now, everyone seemed eager to act as if they ran things. Santino, with a dismissive wave of his

place!” he said, finishing with a sneer.

woman couldn’t owe a huge debt; at most, maybe tens

next words shattered his assumptions. “All right, since Muisvedo is likely concerned about this too,” she replied smoothly. She pulled out her phone, jotting down the contact for the infamous underground casino. “Her husband’s debt is tens of millions. You can reach out to the staff and take care of it

him like a clap of thunder. He was so shocked that his mouth hung open, his

how much? Tens of millions?” he stammered, unable to process