Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 183: Allison remained still, listening as the silence on the other end of the phone stretched awkwardly before breaking.

Hoyts stirring up trouble again.

Looks like hes gearing up to pull the same stunt as last time with that aphrodisiac probably planning to shove some woman into your bed.

Kellans expression turned to ice.

Of course he is.

The guys always up to something underhanded.

The never-ending web of schemes and manipulations from these pests grated on his nerves.

His voice dropped, thick with irritation.

If hes so set on ruining my name, he can be the first to pay the price.

Get some reporters there gossip journalists love a scandal.

Lets make sure his dirty laundry gets a proper airing.

After all, hes desperate to be acknowledged as a real Lloyd, right? Lets show the world what that looks like.

Kellans tone sharpened with a cruel edge.

He wants attention? Ill give it to him.

Got it, came the subordinates quick response, already knowing exactly how to proceed with Kellans coldly efficient plan.

The call ended abruptly, and the room plunged into an uncomfortable silence.

in the

not even bothering to switch up his

fall for the same trick twice?

time, a thousand things competed for his attention, leaving him in a

Allison had stepped into his life, a strange calm had settled over him, like the

that flickered through

silently whispered her name,

remained blissfully unaware

him rising slowly, heading toward a silicone mannequin tucked away in the corner of the

with broad shoulders and a tapering waist, the smooth contours of his muscles becoming

Allison noticed something

of his eyes bore an unusual redness, as if shadows had taken up

frown creased her

less like a mere toy and more like a bizarre artifact, especially with

image

an enigma, he muttered under his breath, his body

dancing in the breeze, each strand tugging at the strings of his heart like a marionette

Islands they lingered in his thoughts, a fantasy of her stepping on him

the yacht, they were intertwined in a way that left no room

gasp, tinged with urgency,

a side of him that Allison had never

had initially wanted to gather more clues

upon her that Kellan was merely human with his own

didnt pursue women; instead, he turned to a mannequin to fulfill

both understood such things werent

an unusual wave of awkwardness and

on a phone call felt wrong enough; watching someone

the prime of