Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 44: Just as Allison was about to swing the sword, Kellan's hand shot out like a snake, grabbing hers and ripping the weapon out of her hands.

He moved so quickly that even as the blade stuck on his skin, he did not flinch, and the pain was barely reflected in his steely gaze.

Are you trying to reduce me, Miss Clarke, he asked, his tone soft but tense.

Of course not, she replied, with voice fresh as a winter breeze.

Their hands stayed together, fingers brushing, casting shadows on the cave wall that seemed strangely intimate, like lovers caught in a fleeting moment of connection.

But Kellan didn't like games.

He went straight to the heart of the matter.

Indeed, once my legs were paralyzed, but I have now recovered.

The Lloyd Group is surrounded by enemies and infighting.

I kept up the pretext of being in a wheelchair to attract the real threats.

He looked her in the eyes, so close that Kellan could see his reflection in her eyes.

As for that night on the cruise, he was high.

I was not master of my actions when I entered that room.

I never expected to meet you there, Miss Clarke.

Kellan's jaw tightened as he remembered the night she had pinned him down.

It was an indelible memory, but he was willing to assume his role.

responsibility in any

was never in my plans, she stated

Allison withdrew her hand, her expression

It's not necessary.

erased it

It doesn't matter.

especially not with someone like

act of feigning inability a strategic ploy

talked a lot about

divorced and almost ended up on

see me as a threat and make my

to keep the drama to a

that I've heard about this bombshell about you, I doubt I'll live

smiled brightly, his face

So don't worry.

I'm in the

realizing how absurd

as sheep: such a pretense did not

pretending, Kellan said with a mocking

for both

opted for someone

lamb, perhaps you should

And you, Mr.

replied Allison, no longer

were being honest, he found

his previous brush

Lloyd family

follow you to