Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 26: Kellan looked at Allison and commented: You know, this outfit suits you much better.

In reality, Allison was wearing the most casual and bland clothes that day, but something about her effortless style appealed to Kellan much more than the floral dress.

that she had worn last time.

There was an air of freedom, an unbridled energy about her that he hadn't noticed before.

Thank you, Allison replied with polite indifference.

Although I can't say the same about your previous wardrobe.

Kellan paused, his lips curling slightly as if some distant memory amused him.

It reminded me of something my grandmother would wear! Allison was momentarily speechless.

Kellan's reputation as a scathing critic was well earned.

His candor knew no bounds, and yet he had survived all these years without anyone breaking his teeth.

, a small miracle that spoke of her luck or her strength.

While most people cowed at her brutal honesty, Allison was unfazed.

It was not exactly a delicate flower.

Despite his biting comments, there was something refreshing and direct about his banter.

She felt strangely comfortable, as if the pretensions she had to maintain around the Stevens family evaporated in his presence.

Looking at him now, Allison suddenly remembered her first meeting, two years ago.

At the time, the Stevens family was rapidly sinking and she had sought Kellan's help, desperate to save the family business.

She had waited for hours - four or five cups of coffee - until Kellan's assistant ushered him into the room.

"What perfume are you wearing," he asked her before she could open her mouth or touch the thick stack of documents in front of her.

It was her creation, a perfume she made herself.

it, he replied indifferently:

don't even remember

did not answer

straight

get a sales channel

her

looked at her, concentrating solely on

the rest of the perfume

had ever met: his

Allison took the remaining bottle from her purse and

strings and helped the Stevens Group

perfume, he had moved

was

had passed since

have her scent appreciated, especially by

when she saw

work, she thought she could return

to pet the lazy

belly in a blatant plea for

pottery Kellan had been working on, any

were feeling generous - but between its crooked shape and cocked lip, it looked more like

an insincere

Don't say anything.

murmured, a rare hint of

that he at

air was interrupted when Emanuel walked in, proudly holding a

fish.

are finally here! I took it out of the

It's perfect for eating.

until you try

great! Allison

was fresh, rich, and best of all, the fish here

Emanuel's cheerful expression soured as soon as he saw

if you are

only increased as his gaze fell on Kellan's botched attempt at