Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 66: A pleasure doing business with you.

Kellan's handshake was firm but unhurried.

You had your doubts before, but now you've accepted it thanks to my grandmother, right? Allison nodded slightly, her eyes steady.

Family was a powerful motivation, and she understood his cautious attitude.

That's how it is.

Your grandmother's work in perfumery is famous and I have always been attracted to her techniques.

Every time I find something I don't master, it becomes an obsession.

Its ability to balance contrasting aromas, mixing warm and cold notes, is remarkable.

I've tried, but I've never achieved the same harmony.

A soft, discreet smile appeared on Allison's lips.

But if you're willing to mentor me, Kellan, that could save me a lot of trial and error.

Kellan had always been a man who paid attention to the smallest details.

His instincts were sharp, tuned to detect hidden motives; However, Allison remained an enigma: careful, calm and never willing to lay all her cards on the table.

She was no fool either.

A formal visit to his grandmother was not yet necessary.

As long as I could find a way into their world, there were countless ways to unearth the truths I sought.

You are too modest, Miss Clarke.

Kellan's voice was still even, though the warmth of his skin lingered on his fingertips, and before he knew it, his fingers curled slightly.

I keep any deal I make, but earning my niece's approval doesn't.

It will be simple.

not usually easy to

you'd prefer to order

easily, his tone

do, consider it a token of gratitude for saving

eyebrow, an amused glint in her

we talking about? The cruise ship or the cave?

the space between them enough to blur the

felt the heat of his

if they

respond, she added:

contact, looking

stopped for a moment, unaware of the way she

had ever affected him like

within reason, he managed

smile widened and the charged atmosphere dissipated as quickly

took a step back, the previous closeness evaporating

take it

be sure to call you first,

Lloyd.

from Kellan's shoulder,

the information he'd given her Cobweb, Kellan was about her age, and

knowledge of perfumery was

was a small chance that they shared more than

although still

no matter how implausible, was

them, and Kellan's assistant entered with

Mr.

for a moment, the words stuck in his throat, when the sight before him made

with women, was unusually close to

atmosphere between them was

moment, Sherman wondered what he was

was the same woman who had

different, more familiar than he