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.

I almost pounced on those two idiots

He laughed softly.

I meant your fearless

a silver tongue, she

so

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

hung in the air like an unspoken

an entourage of guards - ascended to

depths of

stopped at Kellan, who sat

had a chance to thank

began, his

Kellan

gaze lingered on her a moment longer than necessary, a flash of something

you have

you were a legend in

in his

equally intrigued by him, felt the attraction of her own

stumbled upon him unexpectedly: the man

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

voice broke

thought again about

upon finding out that I was

.

.

still won't talk to

world due

professor could get her out of there, even just a

else in the air: his interest in Allison was not purely

last encounter at Athton still gnawed at him, and the effects of the poison that she had used lingered

his trusted doctor could identify the source,

sensing the subtle but

raised an eyebrow

"Then, Mr.

have

course, he

We visited the kitchen.

two exchanged amused glances before slipping away, leaving Allison and Kellan

playful wink, as if to say, I see what's going on

suppress a laugh, internally recognizing that the same

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

Lloyd.

not offended by the

a genuine expression crossing his