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 win over

prefer to order

easily, his tone casual but

token of gratitude for saving

eyebrow, an amused glint in

we talking about? The cruise ship or the cave? His voice was playful, hinting at something

step closer, closing the space between them

heat

delicate, fluttered as if they brushed his

could respond, she added: So, I want

eye contact, looking to the

stopped for a moment, unaware of

had ever affected

reason, he managed to

smile widened and the charged atmosphere dissipated as

the

take it

have any problems, I'll be sure to

Lloyd.

motion, Allison plucked a strand of hair from Kellan's shoulder, hiding it

Kellan was about her age, and the timeline of her

was identical to

that they shared more than a

thought, although still

matter

then, a knock interrupted them, and Kellan's assistant entered with a respectful

Mr.

stood frozen for a moment, the words stuck in his

with women, was unusually close

between them was not

a moment, Sherman wondered what he

who had discovered

different, more familiar than he had ever