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.

reveal it, he replied indifferently:

don't even

like Kellan did

got straight to the

a sales channel

her hesitation before

on the documents

of the perfume

unlike anyone she had ever

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

had pulled strings and

of perfume, he

he was

years had passed since that strange but

Allison found it gratifying to have her scent appreciated,

feel bitter when she saw him

praised her work, she thought she could return

to pet the lazy ginger cat

its belly

the pottery Kellan had been working

crooked shape

even an

Don't say anything.

Kellan murmured, a rare hint

he

in the air was interrupted when Emanuel walked in, proudly holding

fish.

are finally here! I took it out of the water

It's perfect for eating.

you try my

sounds great!

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

as soon as

if you

disdain only increased as his gaze fell on Kellan's