Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 272: Novas hand struck Hoyts cheek with a sharp slap.

Without hesitation, she seized his hand, her brows knitting together tightly.

Your father is already drowning in work every single day.

Do you really want to add unnecessary headaches to his load? Her tone shifted swiftly, as sharp as her instincts.

Over the years, she had studied Kellan enough to know he rarely missed a step in his actions.

If he had Jim summon Brook, he must have already put measures in place, perhaps even pieced together part of the puzzle regarding the kidnapping.

There was no way he would ask that question unless he had some cards up his sleeve.

With that thought swirling in her mind, her gaze narrowed on Kellan, calculating.

We came today unannounced, I admit, and yes, we didnt bring any gifts for Mr.

Pierce and Ms.

Clarke.

But well make it up next time, without fail.

Nova swallowed her anger, forcing a smile that didnt quite reach her eyes.

I was just… upset a moment ago because of how you two brothers were carrying on.

If Brook saw you two at each others throats, it would break his heart.

of you take a step back? She used the phrase take

elder

on you to show restraint, especially in front of the

him like that only shames

both apologize? She let out a well-timed sigh, retreating strategically to

on, lets remember you

spoke dripped with forced concern, but her real aim was to unsettle

smarting from the slap, bristled with

should I apologize to him? he protested, voice tight

Novas eyes flashed dangerously.

hes your older brother,

Brook had people planted in the villa,

words were meant for

Brook valued appearances

had taken a beating, Novas goal was to push Kellan to the

Kellans face darkened with every mention of their brotherly

anyone could react,

fluid motion, picked up her coffee cup and,

on the floor

woman, Allison feigned surprise, playing the role of innocence with exaggerated

my grip isnt

I splash anyone? Had it not been for the need to maintain appearances in front of so many witnesses, she would have

share the clues shed gathered with Kellan, but it was clear now that

out that Nova and Hoyt were entangled in the kidnapping

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