Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 65:Mr.

Blakely, we haven't already made our apologies.

Why do we have to.

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Colton began, in a tone that bordered on desperation, but Ferdinand silenced him by raising his hand.

The matter of the competition has already been dealt with, Ferdinand said with an almost disturbing coldness.

Apologizing is just words, but disqualification is another story.

There is no room for moral errors in my company.

His words were as sharp as a well-honed blade, but delivered with the grace of a seasoned diplomat.

Still, Colton felt a chill run down his spine.

He had never imagined that this smooth, impeccably dressed man was capable of such ruthless precision.

Ferdinand was not just twisting the knife, he was burying it deep.

Mr.

Blakely, I think there's been a misunderstanding.

He can't just—” Colton's attempt at reasoning was quickly interrupted, as Ferdinand dismissed him with a barely blinking look.

Without saying anything else, Ferdinand motioned to the security team.

Two burly guards materialized in front of Colton as if they had been waiting for this moment all along.

No one other than staff is allowed to loiter in the room, one intoned.

of them, in a gravelly voice.

Before Colton or Melany could react, they were unceremoniously escorted to the door, their pride in tatters.

The indignity of it all was like a slap in the face that they would soon forget.

When they were out of sight, Ferdinand's lips formed a small, knowing smile.

He did not expect the Scarlet Serpent's reputation for cunning and beauty to be so true.

Even his partner is extraordinary.

Rebecca rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.

Remarkable.

almost pounced on those two idiots a

He laughed softly.

meant your

a silver tongue, she

expect Ferdinand to be so down-to-earth, almost approachable,

put the competition behind us, why don't we take a break, Ferdinand suggested, pointing to the

hung in the

entourage of guards - ascended to the penthouse, an island of luxury situated high above the bustling

depths of a plush couch, her eyes

stopped at Kellan, who sat across

had a chance to thank

began, his

Kellan responded, his usual coldness replaced by

her a moment longer than necessary, a flash of something unspoken

you

you were a legend in

curiosity in his words, although

felt the attraction of her own

upon him unexpectedly: the man

so many eyes and ears around her, she couldn't delve into the mysteries of the Charisma Company or ask for the clues that led her to

broke into

wonder if you've thought again about

upon finding out that I was looking for a talented

.

.

she still won't talk to

in her own world due to

get her out

was something else in the air: his interest in Allison

encounter at Athton still gnawed at him, and the effects

even his trusted doctor could identify the source,

widened, sensing the subtle but undeniable

raised an eyebrow and looked at

"Then, Mr.

you have

Of course, he replied

We visited the kitchen.

exchanged amused glances before slipping away,

Rebecca gave Allison a playful wink, as if to say, I see what's going on

a laugh, internally recognizing that the

classes than in how you got there to learn an art as intricate as

Lloyd.

Kellan was not offended by the change

a genuine