Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 175: Not long after Kellan and Allison made it ashore, they saw Ferdinand approaching with a small group in tow.

His face, usually composed, was set in a rare expression of sternness, his brow furrowed with worry.

He and Kellan had been close friends for many years.

Im late, Ferdinand said, his eyes sweeping over the two of them, quickly assessing the situation theyd just escaped.

How are you holding up? A glint of cold calculation flickered in his gaze.

Despite rushing to get there, he feared they had narrowly avoided an even greater disaster.

The sheer scale of the explosion told him all he needed to know: something big had gone down.

Save the story for later, Ferdinand said brusquely.

First things first let the doctor check you both out.

You cant take any chances with internal bleeding.

In one swift motion, Ferdinand pushed a wheelchair toward Kellan.

Once were back on the yacht heading for Ontdale, theres a good chance someone might figure out your legs arent really paralyzed.

So, sit in this chair, just in case.

Allison raised an eyebrow, impressed by Ferdinands foresight.

He wasnt just the president of a massive company, but also a man who came to the rescue himself, in person, without hesitation.

The leaves clinging to his suit told the story of his hurried arrival, and he hadnt forgotten to bring a wheelchair to keep Kellans secret safe.

to his team, Ferdinands voice took

Clean up everything.

material left, or one of those thugs still breathing,

will

that he

attention back to Allison, offering her a

Ms.

were all in your

will arrive

smile seemed cordial, his words were

a scene? That explosion was no

was clear: Allison wasnt exactly who she seemed to

a weary sigh, responded in a calm but tired

kidnapped the wrong

gave a small shrug, her expression one

it wasnt

I wouldnt have

life by jumping into

a pause, she added,

to ransom us off, but then they

and set off a bomb thats what caused

raised an eyebrow, caught off guard by the simplicity of

cash? It didnt quite fit the

ever calm, nodded

was

of them,

Allisons story without a