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.

carefree tone contrasted with the icy gleam in

fell

Kellan waved them off.

Very good.

several times to join

crosses the line, I won't

but his words sounded a sharp warning to

Clarke is the head of

has the final say on any personnel changes without

Allison had the power to

flinched

chanted, their voices

minor matter without Kellan's intervention, her authority would be

unspoken dynamics of the workplace and was confident in her

Ms.

free to use the laboratory as you see

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd.

few more light-hearted words, Kellan

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

first time you have left your posts

according to the rules,

back to their tasks, wary of provoking her

their leader and his decisions

plaid shirt and bangs entered Allison's office silently,

just

say a word before, Allison replied, noting that Aimee had remained silent throughout

previous confrontation.

lowering her

difficult in this

silent, believing their gossip and

have

saying anything, I became an unwitting

find peace without