Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 149: Onyx noticed Allisons stoic expression and slowly let his forced smile fade away.

Rubbing his stiff face, he let out a cold, humorless chuckle.

Is it money youre after? Just name your price.

Or better yet, take this card right now.

Its got thirty thousand on it.

Allison, however, didnt even spare a glance at the card before she casually tossed it to the floor.

You really have become revolting, she said, her tone calm but cutting.

The sharpness in her gaze pierced through Onyx, turning his guilt into simmering anger.

Everyone changes, dont they? Youre no different! And even if you scream to the world that the art is yours, who do you think will believe you? He took another step closer, his expression almost manic.

Im the one with the name, the reputation.

Do you even realize how many fans are out there right now? They worship me! Allison met his eyes, stepping forward without hesitation.

So thats why you think you can steal and sleep easy at night, huh? Doesnt all that praise sound hollow to you? Onyxs eyes narrowed.

Thats where youre wrong.

The name on those comics? Its mine now! And I wasnt going to waste my talent as some nobody editor.

You say I stole your work, but Ill just tell the world youre the one who stole from me stole my ideas, my brilliance! The first time Onyx had laid eyes on Allisons work, hed been mesmerized awed, even.

How could someone so young produce something so breathtaking? But the more he saw her art, the more it gnawed at him, that suffocating sense of inferiority.

He felt crushed under the weight of her genius, and overtime, that admiration curdled into resentment.

Onyx sneered, You know, ever since I laid eyes on your cursed art, I havent been able to draw a single decent thing.

Youre like a black cloud hanging over me! He wasnt making excuses he believed it.

In his mind, Allison was the source of his creative drought.

Allison hadnt realized just how deeply twisted Onyx had become.

Before she could respond, a knock came from outside the lounge.

Is Onyx in there? Id like to discuss a project.

Onyx immediately leaned in toward Allison, saying, Take the money and keep your mouth shut.

Without proof, youve got nothing.

And if you dare spread any rumors, not only will you get nothing, but Ill bury you under a mountain of lawsuits! He straightened up, plastering a fake smile on his face as he opened the door.

Miss Johnson, perfect timing.

Why dont we head to the meeting room? Its a bit too noisy in here.

Melanys face instantly fell when she noticed Allison.

Why was Allison everywhere? Her saccharine tone barely concealed the underlying bite.

Onyx, why do you look so tense? Was some crazy fan harassing you? She threw a sickly sweet glance at Allison, her voice dripping with false surprise.

Oh, Allison, what a surprise.

You know, there are rules about waiting your turn.

You cant just waltz into someones personal space because youre starstruck.

Its kind of… creepy, dont you think? Colton, standing nearby, couldnt help but sneer.novelbin

Allison, cutting in line is bad enough.

But now youve stalked him all the way here? If Kellan knew you were this desperate for attention from another guy, hed drop you in a heartbeat.

There was bitterness in his tone, laced with a possessiveness that even he didnt seem to recognize.

Onyx, standing smugly beside them, feigned innocence, saying, This lady is a bit of an obsessive critic.

She claims I stole her work and even had the nerve to ask for money.

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