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 a step back, though in truth, she was preparing to push Kellan into

youre the elder here, the

what Hoyt has done, its on you to show restraint, especially in front

that

dont you both apologize? She let out

on, lets remember you two are still

dripped with forced concern, but her real

the slap, bristled with

apologize to him? he protested, voice tight

Novas eyes flashed dangerously.

older brother, she

had people planted in the

words were meant for

valued appearances

beating, Novas goal was to push Kellan

as expected, Kellans face darkened with

could react, the

fluid motion, picked up her coffee cup and, with deliberate ease, hurled its contents

the floor with a

the wicked woman, Allison feigned surprise, playing the role

my grip isnt what it

Had it not been for the need to maintain appearances in front of so many witnesses, she would have chosen something far

Kellan, but it was clear

had figured out that Nova and Hoyt were entangled in

the security footage from the port,

not a single trace

not a kind-hearted