Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 243: Kellans voice, low and smooth like velvet, carried an undercurrent of something alluring as his eyes lingered on Allison.

Though his face remained as calm as still water, his hand unconsciously clenched.

Allison responded with a wry grin.

Oh, I believe you.

After all, Mr.

Lloyd, youve pointed out before just how… valuable I could be to your grandmother and Lorna.

Beyond the surface, Allison had become so tightly woven into the fabric of Charisma Company that any scandal involving her would ripple across its value.

Her seemingly offhand comment served as a reminderto herself more than to himthat she needed to remain on her guard around this enigmatic and dangerously unpredictable man.

Their connection, after all, was merely a practical alliance.

Yet, despite knowing this, she couldnt completely ignore the strange way her pulse quickened whenever he spoke.

This was foreign to her.

People like them, well-versed in calculated detachment, didnt get tangled up in emotions after something as fleeting as a one-night affair.

So, after a short pause, she quickly added, That said, I should thank you, Mr.

Lloyd, for showing up today just in the nick of time.

It was nothing, Kellan replied, his eyes dark as if he were suppressing thoughts that didnt belong in the open air.

The evening breeze, soft and cooling, brushed their faces, while the dim streetlights cast their shadows long and thin.

For a brief moment, the shadows stretched and intertwined, as though mimicking the closeness of lovers.

Kellans gaze drifted from those intertwined shadows.

Allisons words were meant to reinforce a boundary between

casually, My grandfather had only a passing connection

is no longer a secret,

Lloyd family, were

ones network never hurts in a place

words hinting at the complexities and power plays lurking

see, Allison responded, her

silence settled between thema silence that felt

in her hands, her

who had the strength to face nearly anything, this feeling

care and affection by an elder, was more than just a giftit was a symbol meant to empower her with

on the box, Kellans voice broke the

bound by blood, the bond you share is probably

she took a deep

I always knew I didnt belong

of satisfaction passed over Kellans

Keanu wouldnt mind that.

wants to see those he cares about happymuch

Allison smiled in return.

have ill intentions, I know your grandmother

and Kellan were

it lay a fierce loyalty to the few they held

memory, recalling the night he had laid bare his

way he had surrendered his desires to a silicone mannequin seemed to be something Allison understood

them had chosen to pretend nothing

something similar, urging him to stay true to himself and ignore

Kellans eyes became serious.

Youre right.

the parking garage, the moment to

unexpectedly, they both spoke at

The words collided, and Kellan broke

Ladies first, Ms.