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!

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

price. And the longer this dragged on, the messier it was bound to get. She

he’d cover it for us!” A ripple

As if you didn’t set

do with Mr. Brennan?” another chimed in.

taunting her. The mocking jabs were

who couldn’t stand being caught in the middle of such a scene, flushed with embarrassment and turned to her

maybe we

should I leave?” She was thinking of Colton’s life hanging in the balance and the debts piling up. She wasn’t about to back down now! “It’s truly disgraceful when people don’t keep their promises.” Her

about Allison’s hundreds of millions had shocked Lindy, and now, having a moment to reconsider,

of millions shouldn’t matter much to you. And from what I hear,