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.

didn't want to reveal it, he

don't even remember the

did not

he got straight to

Stevens Group get a sales channel and deal with those

barely noticed her hesitation before

looked at her, concentrating solely on the documents his assistant

the rest of

was unlike anyone she had ever met:

hesitation, Allison took the remaining bottle from her purse and placed

word, Kellan had pulled strings and helped

of perfume, he had

that he was unconventional had

had passed since that strange

it gratifying to have her scent appreciated, especially by someone as quirky

when she

her work, she thought she could

and reached out to pet the lazy

feline immediately stirred, baring its belly in a

the pottery Kellan had been working on,

- if you were feeling generous - but between its crooked shape and cocked lip, it looked more like an abstract art project!

even an

Don't say anything.

Kellan murmured, a rare hint of defeat

laughed, relieved that he at least had some

was interrupted when Emanuel walked in,

fish.

took it

It's perfect for eating.

until you

great!

the fish in this town: the flavor was fresh, rich, and best of

Emanuel's cheerful expression soured as soon as he saw

you

gaze fell on