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 minute

He laughed softly.

meant your fearless

a silver tongue, she murmured, shaking

so down-to-earth,

why don't we take a break, Ferdinand suggested, pointing to

hung in the air like

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

inside, Allison sank into the depths

who

haven't had a chance to thank you for intervening earlier,

he began, his

against injustice," Kellan responded,

than necessary, a flash of

you have

have thought that you were a

his words,

felt the attraction of her own

the man she

ears around her, she couldn't delve into the mysteries of the Charisma

voice broke into her

wonder if you've thought again about the proposal

I was looking for a talented teacher, seemed quite

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she still won't talk

her own world due to her autism, had found

professor could get her out

in the air:

and the effects of the poison that she

identify

smile widened, sensing the subtle but undeniable

eyebrow and looked at

"Then, Mr.

you have food

course, he replied

We visited the kitchen.

exchanged amused glances before slipping away, leaving

gave Allison a playful wink, as if to say, I

that the same flirtatious energy

forward slightly, “I'm less interested in your niece's pottery classes than in how you got there to learn an art as intricate

Lloyd.

Kellan was not offended by the change

genuine expression