Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 228: Coltons planning to sue me? Allisons lips curled into a wry smile.

We settled everything when we divorced.

What could he possibly suefor now? She was genuinely puzzled.

They had cleared up everything during the divorce proceedings, so why was Colton suddenly digging up old issues? Kellans voice was tinged with mockery.

He claims you transferred his assets during the divorceup to ten million dollars, apparently.

Colton and Melany could be unbelievably shortsighted at times.

With Allisons capabilities, ten million dollars was nothing.

If she wanted, raising billions to start her own company would be a breeze.

If she were truly after that kind of money, she wouldnt waste her tdealing with someone like Colton.

In fact, Kellan almost felt that Allison deserved that sum as compensation for the emotional trauma of ever being entangled with him.

Floyd let out an incredulous laugh.

Allison isnt that type of person.

How could they even think shed do something like that? Kellan nodded.

Sherman mentioned that Coltons subsidiary suffered significant losses, and you briefly held a position there for a few months.

Now hes pointing fingers, claiming you were setting up a disaster from the inside.

Allison was speechless.

He really is a complete fool.

She almost laughed out loud.

Instead of holding his senior executives accountable for the companys failures, Colton was incompetently shifting the blonto others.

Suppressing the urge to roll her eyes, she scoffed.

Why stop there? He might as well say that Melanys runaway bride stunt and her disdain for the Stevens familys downfall were all part of my grand schjust to marry him.

Her sarcasm was sharp, but she didnt take the accusations to heart.

After all, courts needed evidence, not baseless accusations.

Before she could take another bite, a perfectly deboned piece of fish landed on her plate.

Floyd raised his eyebrows at her with a playful smirk.

How about that? Thoughtful, right? He shot a challenging glance at Kellan, clearly trying to score points while Kellan was distracted.

Kellans eyes narrowed.

Ha, I didnt expect you to be so attentive to Ms.

Clarke, Dr.

Pierce, he said, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

Floyd had managed to seize a moment to curry favor, and Kellan wasnt pleased.

With an expression bordering on annoyance, Kellan picked up a piece of fish himself, carefully removing the bones before placing it on Allisons plate.

However, his fork nearly shredded the delicate flesh, each jab seeming aimed directly at Floyd.

Ive always wondered, Ms.

Clarkewhy did you choose Colton in the first place? You had a good relationship with Keanu, didnt you? But I dont think youre the type to marry someone out of gratitude.

Allisons gaze remained distant, her expression hardening at his words.

Hearing gratitude and marry brought a shadow over her face.

I was young and naive, she said quietly.

Memories flickered in her mind the boy who had once promised to marry her while they were on the run.

That promise now felt painfully ironic.

Who could have predicted how quickly hearts could change? Kellan observed her, sensing the shift in her mood, but chose not to press her further.

Instead, his brow furrowed as he recalled the the had taken a knife for Allison.

She had joked thensaying that a life-saving debt should be repaid with a lifetof gratitude.

It was just a joke, he knew.

Yet, even now, the memory stirred something deep within him, unsettling ripples moving through his chest. Suppressing those thoughts, Kellan forced a self-deprecating smile.

How could he let his mind wander this way? It was no different than trying to cash in on a debt of gratitude. Outside the law firm, Melany leaned gently against Coltons shoulder, her voice soft but persuasive. Colton, isnt this a bit much? Accusing someone of transferring assets is serious.

If were not careful, it could lead to charges of embezzlement... and jail time, she said, though the thrill of targeting Allison was clear in her eyes.

She feigned concern, softening her tone.

Do we really have to be this harsh on her? The mention of jail caused Colton to stiffen, his jaw tightening.

All he wanted was for Allison to apologize, to beg for his forgiveness.

They had been married for three yearssending her to prison was never his intention.

But his moment of hesitation didnt go unnoticed by Melany.

Still, she continued, sweetly pressing her point, even if Allison had ulterior motives back then, she did stay with the Stevens family for a few years. It was mutually beneficial.

If we push too hard, she might end up with someone else.

She leaned closer, her voice dropping to a whisper.

Remember, right after the divorce, she immediately hooked up with another man.

She mustve been desperate.

Otherwise, with her personality, she wouldnt have pretended to be so submissive for so long. Maybe she really did need that ten million dollars.

Coltons face darkened, a storm brewing in his eyes.

No man could stand being made a fool of, not even after a divorce.

The thought of Allison being with someonelet alone relying on om themwas something he simply couldnt tolerate. Hmph, he muttered.

This time, no matter who she turns to, it wont save her!.