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.

meant

upward, he remarked casually, My grandfather had only a passing

now that my condition is no longer a secret, its only fitting that I

Lloyd family, were always surrounded by

never hurts

words hinting at the complexities

see, Allison responded,

settled between thema silence that felt almost comforting in its

still clutched the brocade box in her

face nearly anything, this feeling of being

more than just a giftit was a symbol meant

on the box, Kellans voice broke

blood, the bond you share is probably deeper than what

her voice softer as she took

I didnt

satisfaction passed over

Keanu wouldnt mind that.

wants to see those he cares about happymuch like

Allison smiled in return.

in your family may have ill intentions, I know your grandmother and Lorna only wish

Kellan

it lay a fierce loyalty to the

night he had laid bare

surrendered his desires to a silicone mannequin seemed to be

of them had chosen to pretend nothing had happened

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

Kellans eyes became serious.

Youre right.

they finally reached the parking garage, the moment to part ways

they both

and

Ladies first, Ms.