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

gazes fell to

Kellan waved them off.

Very good.

have invited you several times to join

line,

his words sounded a sharp warning to

of now, Miss Clarke is

final say on any personnel

to hire or

flinched at

chanted, their voices barely above

she couldn't handle this minor matter without Kellan's

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

Ms.

free to use the laboratory as

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd.

more light-hearted words, Kellan

expression hardened and her voice remained cold as

first time you have left your

with it according to the rules, and I

hurried back to their tasks, wary of provoking her

leader and his decisions could

young woman in a plaid shirt and bangs entered

your mind?" I just wanted to say sorry, Aimee Williams murmured, her

you didn't say a word before, Allison replied, noting that Aimee

previous confrontation.

head, lowering her voice even

have it difficult in

stayed silent, believing their gossip

have

saying anything, I

find peace without