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.

words were meant to reinforce

casually, My grandfather had only a passing

my condition is no longer a secret, its only fitting

family, were always

never hurts in

at the complexities and power plays lurking

responded,

between thema silence that felt almost comforting in its

in her hands, her

had the strength to face nearly anything, this

with care and affection by an elder, was more than just

her gaze on the box,

the bond you share is probably deeper than what most families

softer as she took

I didnt belong with the Stevens

satisfaction passed over Kellans

Keanu wouldnt mind that.

to see those he cares about happymuch

Allison smiled in return.

your family may have ill intentions, I know your grandmother

Kellan were very much

wore their coldness like a shield, but beneath it lay a

he

had surrendered his desires to a silicone mannequin seemed

pretend nothing had happened between them

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

Kellans eyes became serious.

Youre right.

the moment to

both spoke at

I… The words collided, and Kellan broke

Ladies first, Ms.