Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 144: Marc hurriedly tried to mediate, desperation creeping into his voice.

Mr.

Lloyd, please, let me explain.

I didnt mean to spread any rumors, and Ms.

Clarke is not that kind of person.

We just thought… maybe she was pulling a harmless prank.

However, at that moment, Kellan exuded an intimidating presence.

Who do you think youre fooling? Kellans voice was sharp, laced with contempt.

Your little tricks are transparent! Youre a mediocre worker, but youre a pro at stabbing your colleagues in the back.

Theres been word that you were the one stirring up trouble at the recent inter-company conference.

I have no patience for rats in my company.

Call HR.

Fire him now! Marcs face turned pale.

He had never imagined that a few ill-chosen words would cost him his job in an instant.

Allisons lip curled into a sneer.

She and Kellan had a knack for sizing people up.

It wasnt worth wasting time on blunt fools with loud mouths, but those who wore sweetness like a mask while sinking the knife in from behind those were the worst.

In some ways, Marc was no different than Melany.

Both hid behind others, pretending to be the virtuous ones, manipulating from the shadows like they were carved from the same deceitful mold.

Last night, Ms.

left work with

her, youre accusing both of us of

Kellans words echoed in the room, a

proof, even with Allison being the primary suspect, he wasnt about to let her get dragged through the mud by people who didnt even know what was at

grew colder, and the room fell silent under

one dared utter

other hand, was panicking

he grasped the full

Fired, just like that.

was no turning

a fool cornered by his own mistakes would make hed have to seek refuge with the Stevens Group, and the only way to earn his place would

eyes, he lashed

Why defend her, Mr.

Lloyd? Ms.

divorced, for Gods sake! No matter how good she looks, youre just picking up someone elses scraps

sharp scream ripped through

had kicked Marc straight in the groin at the exact moment

in agony, curling into

a glance

impressed Kellan really surrounded himself with capable

mild demeanor, clearly knew how to throw a punch

the police! Kellan said

youd prefer, well see you in

way, the Lloyd Group

in his madness, he called out, his voice raw with desperation,

all you want, but dont take it out on me! Everyone else will see this as an injustice! Marc knew he was no

authorities involved, Kellan could ruin him

his last

Protecting? No, Marc.

projecting your sins onto

eyes swept across the room, locking

cameras in the ceiling that