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.

that Allisons words were meant to

upward, he remarked casually, My grandfather had only

longer a secret, its

family, were always surrounded by

never hurts in a

was sound, his words hinting at the complexities and power plays lurking within

responded,

between thema silence

clutched the brocade box in her hands, her emotions in

someone like her, who had the strength to face nearly anything, this feeling of being cared for was something foreign,

Jade inside, crafted with care and affection by an elder, was more than just a giftit was

gaze on the box, Kellans voice

Keanu arent bound by blood, the bond you share is probably deeper than what most families

truly treated me like his own granddaughter, Allison admitted, her voice softer as she took a deep breath and gazed up at the night sky, glittering

knew I didnt belong with

satisfaction passed

Keanu wouldnt mind that.

those

Allison smiled in return.

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

and Kellan were very

a shield, but beneath it lay a fierce loyalty to the few they held

at Kellans memory, recalling the night he had

his desires to a silicone mannequin seemed

of them had chosen to pretend nothing had happened between them

urging him to stay

Kellans eyes became serious.

Youre right.

the parking garage, the moment to part ways lingered

they both spoke

weekend… I… The words collided, and Kellan

Ladies first, Ms.