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.

understood that Allisons words were meant

casually, My grandfather had only a passing

is no longer a secret, its

the Lloyd family, were

network never hurts in a place like

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

see, Allison responded,

silence settled between thema silence that felt almost comforting in its unspoken

brocade box in

anything, this feeling of being cared for

an elder, was more than just a giftit was a symbol meant to

her gaze on the box, Kellans voice broke the

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

admitted, her voice softer as she took a deep breath and gazed up at the night sky, glittering with

knew I didnt belong with

of satisfaction passed

Keanu wouldnt mind that.

see those he cares about happymuch

Allison smiled in return.

know your

Kellan were very much

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

recalling the night he had laid bare his most

he had surrendered his desires to a silicone mannequin seemed to be

had chosen to pretend nothing had happened between

had whispered something similar, urging him to stay

Kellans eyes became serious.

Youre right.

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

they both

I… The words collided, and Kellan broke into

Ladies first, Ms.