Secrets Of The Neglected Wife

Chapter 1316:

But she hadn’t anticipated that Colton wouldn’t give her the chance.

“Too late.” His expression was as cold as ice, showing not a hint of sympathy.

“I heard Kellan’s been gathering evidence against Hoyt these past few days. I just gave the police his exact location. If nothing went wrong, he’s already been arrested. Melany, do you really think you can still escape?”

Colton knew that he had been used.

The leaked photos, the damning evidence against Hoyt — it was all part of Kellan’s grand scheme.

That man was ruthless.

He had sent his own father to prison without a second thought. And now, he had manipulated Colton into taking down his illegitimate younger brother.

Yet despite Kellan’s cruelty, Allison was still determined to marry him. The news of their upcoming wedding was already spreading like wildfire in Ontdale.

Melany’s face drained of color as she heard Colton’s words.

“I’ll give everything back! I can get a divorce — I’ll return your freedom!” She dropped to her knees, pleading, “Please… just let me go!”

She had exhausted every possible means of escape. Now, her only hope was Colton’s mercy.

But his heart was harder than stone.

“I’ll have my lawyer lodge the divorce petition. You’ll spend a long time in prison, paying for your sins.” He looked down at her like she was nothing more than filth.noveldrama

Colton had once believed in her innocence, had once thought she was fragile and kind. But he had been blind. Melany had been ruthless all along. She had nearly killed Allison back then.

Moreover, she was insatiably greedy and had drained the company’s money.

And now, the Stevens Group was on the brink of collapse. Colton was already struggling to keep his world from crumbling. But this — this final betrayal — was the last straw.

Even the child wasn’t his. That realization set his fury ablaze.

Melany finally realized that she was out of options. She slumped against the cold floor and suddenly… laughed.

“Do you really think throwing me in prison will bring you happiness?” She lifted her gaze, her expression mocking.

They had known each other for years. There had been something between them once. And yet, in the end, he had abandoned her without hesitation.

Fine. If she was going down, she’d make sure Colton suffered, too. Most importantly, she knew precisely where to strike — his greatest weakness. A wild, almost delirious laugh escaped her lips as she spoke.

“You’ll still lose to Kellan in the end. You’ll have to watch as Allison marries him. And the Stevens family? Finished. You’ll be the biggest joke in Ontdale. Oh, and by the way… Lindy? She’s been secretly transferring company money with her lover, just like I do. You didn’t know that, did you?”

She saw his face twist with rage.

And she loved it.

“Colton, you’re so pathetic…”

“Shut up!” In an instant, Colton lunged forward, his hand wrapping around her throat.

Her words were like knives, cutting deep, but it was the hatred in his eyes that sent a chill down her spine.

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