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.
want to reveal it, he replied
don't even remember the
like Kellan did
got straight to
Stevens Group get a sales channel and deal with those
barely noticed her hesitation
on the documents his assistant handed
the rest of the perfume
unlike anyone she had
Allison took the remaining bottle from
to his word, Kellan had pulled strings and helped the Stevens Group
perfume, he had
was
since
perfumer, Allison found it gratifying to have her scent appreciated, especially by someone
bitter when she
praised her work, she
to pet the lazy ginger cat
stirred, baring its belly in a blatant
its eyes strayed to the pottery Kellan had been working on, any praise he had planned
a vase in front of it - if you were feeling generous - but between its crooked shape and cocked lip, it looked more like an abstract art
an
Don't say anything.
murmured, a rare hint of defeat in
that he at least had some
interrupted when Emanuel walked in, proudly holding
fish.
finally here! I took it out of the
It's perfect for eating.
you try my
great!
had missed the fish in this town: the flavor was fresh, rich, and
as soon as he saw
you
his gaze fell on Kellan's
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