Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 45: I have a niece, Kellan began, his voice softening.

She is incredibly bright and charming, even though she has autism.

Her only passion is ceramics.

Allison noticed the fleeting softness in Kellan's usually steely expression when he spoke of his niece.

It was a rare display of tenderness from the man known for his cruelty, and it stirred a complex mix of emotions in her, leaving her momentarily unsettled.

As an orphan who had always lived alone, Allison found herself unexpectedly reflecting on her own experiences in light of Kellan's vulnerability.

"I've seen your talent, Miss Clarke," Kellan continued, his tone as cold as that of a business negotiation.

I would like you to teach ceramics to my niece.

In return, I can offer you substantial help.

He spoke with a clinical detachment, as if he were discussing a mere business transaction and not matters of life and death.

My resources could be of great help.

No matter how experienced you are, some things require a more official touch, don't you think? Allison frowned.

He was fully aware of the great influence of the Lloyd family in both business and politics.

Your help could open many doors for her.

With a satisfied smile, Allison crossed her arms.

So, is this your indirect way of begging for your life? Not exactly.

at her sharply, as if he

did you? If you really wanted me dead,

of indecision gave you

why not collaborate? It could

to quit, do you? What a

and, with With

take care of that wound as a gesture of good will," he

looked at the small vial he held out to him and

woman carried a complete first aid

impressive how she seemed to have everything she

man with an army

you don't carry these things

always had the habit of being

a survival instinct for people like me,"

chin and placing a red pill in his mouth as she applied the ointment and wrapped it

intuition seemed almost telepathic, as if she

than just a precaution for her; It was a deeply ingrained habit, born of years of

is this Kellan asked, swallowing the

suspected it was an antibiotic,

Allison said with a mischievous smile, her

Kellan flinched.

noticing his slightly stunned

their provisions.

the saying

I be sure that your niece exists And if you decide to send your guards after me when we leave here It would

a

you the poison, to add a layer