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

group exhaled silently, relieved, and their gazes fell

Kellan waved them off.

Very good.

you several

line, I won't let

but his words sounded a sharp

now, Miss Clarke is

on any personnel changes without

had the power to hire or fire at

others flinched at the

they chanted, their voices barely

minor matter without Kellan's intervention, her authority would

the workplace and was confident in her

Ms.

the laboratory

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd.

a few more light-hearted words,

hardened and her voice remained cold

the first time you have left your posts without

according to the rules,

hurried back to their

leader and his

plaid shirt and bangs entered Allison's

"What's on your mind?" I just wanted to say sorry, Aimee Williams murmured, her eyes brimming with

word before, Allison replied, noting that Aimee had remained silent

previous confrontation.

shook her head, lowering her voice even

difficult in this

stayed silent, believing their gossip

have

anything, I became

find peace