Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 617:

It was brutal and spine-chilling.

From afar, everyone watched as Santino and his men were forced out of Ontdale. The brutal end to his pleas left Melany trembling, her face pale as she turned and met Darrel’s cold gaze.

“I wasn’t aware you and my nephew were so… connected.”

Melany opened her mouth to respond, but Darrel raised a hand, silencing her. “As Mrs. Stevens mentioned, Mr. Stevens is currently detained in Muisvedo,” he continued. “Yet, here you both are, lingering around Sunset Hill with time to spare!” His gaze was filled with meaning, and his tone held a steely warning. “Maybe you should focus on collecting the funds needed. Muisvedo doesn’t exactly offer credit.”

Lindy’s face twisted, all traces of resistance gone.

It was clear Darrel meant one thing — they had overstayed their welcome!

to ask for help. Yes, it’s embarrassing, but it’s also to save a life,” Lindy

spare Colton’s life, but there was going to be a price. And the longer this dragged on, the messier it was bound to get. She no longer cared about reputation or

cover it for us!” A ripple of laughter spread through

if you didn’t set Santino up

And even if Santino said he’d pay, what’s that got to do with Mr. Brennan?” another chimed in. “I

couldn’t resist taunting her. The mocking jabs

the middle of such a scene, flushed with embarrassment and turned to her

maybe we

no intention of leaving. “Why should I leave?” She was thinking of Colton’s life hanging in the balance and the debts piling up. She wasn’t

millions had shocked Lindy, and now, having

tens of millions shouldn’t matter much to you. And from what I hear, you and Mr. Brennan have a bit of history. Why not help cover the