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.

about how I almost pounced on

He laughed softly.

Green, I meant

tongue, she murmured,

didn't expect Ferdinand to be so

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

hung in the

- now four, accompanied by an entourage of guards - ascended to the penthouse, an island of luxury situated

sank into the depths of

stopped at Kellan, who

chance to

began,

Kellan responded, his usual

her a moment longer than necessary, a flash of something

you have surprised

would have thought that you were a legend in the

was curiosity in his words, although not

felt the

upon him unexpectedly: the man

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

broke into

wonder if you've thought again about the proposal

niece, upon finding out that I was looking for a talented teacher, seemed

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still won't talk to

lost in her own world due to her autism, had

professor could get her out of there, even

in the air: his

him, and the effects of

trusted doctor could identify

widened, sensing the subtle but undeniable chemistry that

eyebrow and

"Then, Mr.

have food

course, he replied

We visited the kitchen.

amused glances before slipping away, leaving Allison

a playful wink, as if to say,

internally recognizing that the same flirtatious

your niece's pottery classes than in how you got

Lloyd.

was not offended

smiled, a genuine