Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 122: Turns out I'd learned it before, Allison said, dismissing the compliment with a hint of nonchalance.

Plus, it's part of the job description.

I have no intention of watching the company fall apart as soon as I walk in the door, he joked, gently changing the subject.

Then he turned the tables with a compliment to Kellan.

Mr.

Lloyd, your company's security system is top-notch.

Even if I weren't here, someone would have noticed sooner or later.

What I did was nothing more than a drop of water.

Kellan sensed her evasiveness, but decided not to interfere.

If she wanted to keep her thoughts to herself, he wouldn't force the issue.

I appreciate your efforts, Miss Clarke.

I'm well aware of what our rivals are capable of this time.

Kellan's expression changed as he pondered something, and he narrowed his eyes as he asked: Miss Clarke, did you encounter any problems on your first day? Someone gave you a hard time.

The tension in the room increased.

Those present, including Marc, held their breath and looked nervously at the surveillance camera above.

Their earlier argument had been recorded, leaving them no room to deny it.

As they struggled to come up with an excuse, Allison nonchalantly replied, No.

Everyone here knows not to upset their boss.

They wouldn't want me to complicate their lives, right.

tone contrasted with the icy gleam in his

fell

Kellan waved them off.

Very good.

you several times to join our

line, I

but his words sounded a sharp warning to

Clarke is the

has the final say on any personnel changes

power to hire or fire

others flinched

it! they chanted, their voices barely above

couldn't handle this minor matter without

Kellan understood the unspoken dynamics of the workplace and was confident in

Ms.

the laboratory as you

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd.

a few more light-hearted words, Kellan

he left, Allison's expression hardened and her voice remained cold as she

is the first time you have left

to the rules,

the team hurried back to their tasks,

now their leader and

shirt and bangs entered Allison's office

mind?" I just wanted to say sorry,

a word before, Allison replied,

previous confrontation.

her head, lowering her voice

have it difficult in

stayed silent, believing their gossip and doubting

should have

saying anything, I became

can't find peace