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

and their gazes fell to the

Kellan waved them off.

Very good.

you several times to join

someone crosses the line, I won't let

but his words sounded

is the head

the final say on any

Allison had the power to hire or

flinched

their voices barely above

matter without Kellan's intervention, her authority would be called into

Kellan understood the unspoken dynamics of the workplace and was

Ms.

feel free to use the

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd.

a few more light-hearted words,

hardened and her voice remained cold as she ordered: Everyone

the first time you have left your posts without

deal with it according to the rules, and

back to their tasks, wary of provoking her

now their leader and his

in a plaid shirt and bangs entered

asked, "What's on your mind?" I just wanted to

replied, noting that Aimee had

previous confrontation.

her head, lowering her

difficult in this

believing their

have defended

I became

find peace