Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 279: An inexplicable tension lingered between them, a fusion of faint grass scent and a heady mix of anticipation electrifying the air.

With Kellans shirt unbuttoned, the usual restraint he exuded seemed to have dissipated, leaving behind a wild, dangerous allure that sent ripples of excitement through Allison.

When their eyes locked, the atmosphere thickened, delicate yet intensely charged.

Just then, a voice broke through the spell, calling from outside.

Mr.

Lloyd, the company has requested your presence for a meeting tonight.

Kellans voice, low and steady, responded, I see.

The footsteps faded into the distance, yet the world outside remained unyieldingly present.

The door could be knocked on at any moment, and the glass window offered no sanctuary from the prying eyes of those who might wander by.

Though nothing tangible had transpired between them, the air was thick with a forbidden temptation, hovering at the brink of a revelation.

Allisons brows furrowed slightly, and in a moment of distraction, she took a step back, losing her balance and nearly falling.

Before she could hit the floor, Kellans strong hand wrapped securely around her waist.

Ms.

Clarke, be careful, he murmured, his gaze intense as Allison looked into his eyes.

through the thin fabric of her blouse, exuding a

hand instinctively pressed against his chest, she could feel Kellans heartbeatsteady and powerful, thumping in rhythm with the electric energy pulsing between

Thump, thump, thump.

air between them grew hotter, neither willing

the curtains, blurring the line

physical closeness, Kellan could feel Allisons warm breath against his skina proximity that was tender yet dangerously intimate, evoking memories of their

too, sensed

an elevator, but now, with the stakes rising, she instinctively longed to pull back and

Thank you, Mr.

she said, trying to sound

us, he might

fingers began to loosen, but his

Adams apple moved slightly, and he posed

Ms.

our relationship is now? His deep eyes shone with seriousness,

it with a lighthearted remark, as she

sensed something had shifted

the type to let herself

herself, she looked at Kellan earnestly and replied, Naturally, we are partners

was permanentneither

constant was mutual

words were a reminder, not just to Kellan but to herself,

twitched, as

Okay, I see.

understood her message loud and