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

He laughed softly.

meant your

have a silver tongue,

expect Ferdinand to be so

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

in the

entourage of guards - ascended to the penthouse, an

sank into the depths of a

stopped at Kellan, who sat across

chance to thank you for intervening earlier,

began, his voice

doing my part against injustice," Kellan responded, his usual coldness replaced

her a moment longer than necessary, a flash of

you have

have thought that you were a legend in the

in his words,

felt the attraction

unexpectedly: the man she

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

voice broke into her

you've thought again about the proposal we

that I was looking for a talented teacher,

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.

she still won't

world due to her autism, had found

get her out

the air: his

at him, and the

could identify the source, much less

sensing the subtle but undeniable chemistry that existed between

raised an eyebrow and looked

"Then, Mr.

have

Of course,

We visited the kitchen.

slipping away, leaving Allison and

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

internally recognizing that the same

interested in your niece's pottery classes than in how you got there to learn an art

Lloyd.

Kellan was not offended by the

genuine