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

He laughed softly.

Green, I meant your fearless

have a silver tongue, she murmured, shaking

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

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

the air like an unspoken

to the penthouse, an island of luxury situated

into the depths of a plush

at Kellan, who sat across

had a chance to thank

he began, his

part against injustice," Kellan responded, his usual coldness replaced by something

longer than necessary, a flash of something unspoken

Clarke, you have surprised

have thought that you were a legend in the world of

was curiosity in his words, although not

intrigued by him, felt the attraction of her own

the man she had been looking

so many eyes and ears around her, she couldn't delve into the mysteries of

voice broke

wonder if you've thought again about

I was looking for a talented teacher, seemed

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still won't talk to

niece, lost in her own world due to her

hoped that a professor could get her out of

in the air: his interest

still gnawed at him, and the effects of

could identify the source, much less treat

widened, sensing the subtle but

raised an eyebrow and

"Then, Mr.

you have

Of course, he replied

We visited the kitchen.

slipping away, leaving Allison and Kellan

a playful wink, as if to

a laugh, internally recognizing that

than in how you got there to learn an

Lloyd.

not offended by the

a genuine expression crossing