Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 88: As soon as Colton and Melany left, a silent calm settled in.

Kellan, ever calm, turned to his assistant Sherman with a firm gaze.

Something has come up in the office.

Go deal with it.

Sherman hesitated, a look of confusion on his face.

It wasn't all resolved, but as soon as he saw Kellan's sharp, inflexible gaze, he knew better than to protest.

Understood! Sherman chirped.

She walked away quickly, and as she did, Allison reached into her purse and pulled out a wet washcloth to clean her hands.

Thank you for your help, Mr.

Lloyd, she said in a silky-smooth voice.

It's no big deal, Kellan replied.

with his usual calm tone.

They walked in sync toward the basement parking lot, their footsteps echoing softly.

The silence between them was not uncomfortable; On the contrary, it was comfortable, as if they had done this a thousand times before.

You are really going to let that opportunity slip through your fingers.

Kellan finally broke the silence.

The Everett Group is the largest name in advertising in the world.

They could be a valuable asset, you know.

She knew that Allison wasn't one to follow the rules to the letter.

It wasn't like her to let Colton have an easy way out, especially when a prize like that was at stake.

A subtle smile played on her eyes.

Allison's lips, her expression carried an air of mystery.

I always keep my promises, Kellan.

But whether Colton can reach an agreement with Mr.

Blakely That depends entirely on him.

refuse to lift a

Group, but for Allison it was just another card

in mind.

this matter involved

and while Allison knew he wasn't one to shy away from conflict, things could get complicated

would inevitably start whispering

drag the

hated having to do

need to hear her say it to know

clear to him that she was not giving up the opportunity out of

wishes on the surface, but secretly you are setting him up to fail, Kellan commented

going, all smiles and small talk, but once

work

one knew better than to play with

Group had immeasurable power, capable of controlling the global narrative at

his strategic mind was leagues ahead of

a friendly face,

ability to destroy someone's reputation with

Understand quickly, Mr.

Lloyd.

of talking to

spent three years with

man is

Probably because Mr.

the last time they

of the

thinks they're still on

in reality, everything pointed to one fact: Ferdinand couldn't stand men like Colton: reckless, short-sighted troublemakers who only cared about

guys might enjoy immediate profits, but they would never

knowing smile,

go wrong, everything will blow up in

his eyes shining with

really are something, Miss

confronted Colton, you had set

Her delicacy was impressive.

satisfied smile spread across her lips

case, I am in your

stepping in

two clowns on

raised an eyebrow and narrowed

She was serious.

distress, as if she wasn't the one

a feeling that if she hadn't intervened today, Colton and Melany would

there was a hint of scathing

to thank me, why