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 fearless

silver tongue, she murmured, shaking her

to be so

us, why don't we take a break,

the

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

sank into the depths

who sat

a chance to thank you for intervening earlier,

began, his voice

my part against injustice," Kellan responded, his

gaze lingered on her a moment longer than

Clarke, you have

that you were

curiosity in his

equally intrigued by him, felt the attraction of her

unexpectedly: the man she had

of the Charisma Company or ask for the clues that led her to her mother, not

broke into

thought again about

out that I was looking

.

.

she still won't talk to

due to her autism, had found solace

could get her out of

the air: his interest in Allison was not purely

gnawed at him, and the

identify the source, much less treat

sensing the subtle but undeniable chemistry that existed between

an eyebrow and looked

"Then, Mr.

you have

course, he replied

We visited the kitchen.

two exchanged amused glances before slipping away, leaving Allison

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

suppress a laugh, internally recognizing that the same flirtatious energy hummed between

your niece's pottery classes than in how

Lloyd.

Kellan was not offended by the change

a genuine expression crossing