Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 284: Mr.

Lloyd, your good friend Ferdinand certainly knows how to make things happen.

Who else could organize a charity dinner with such finesse? Allison asked subtly, her curiosity simmering beneath the surface.

Hes not exactly your typical advertiser, is he? Theres a political air about him.

In Ontdale, anyone capable of orchestrating a charity dinner and auction on their own must be well-connected with those in power.

Allison had long suspected there was more to Ferdinand than met the eye.

Shed done her homework and knew that he ran the largest advertising firm in the world, though he operated in the shadows for others as well.

The thought of Ferdinands hidden connections whisked her back to the Burned Islands incident, when Ferdinand had swooped in with his crew to tidy up the mess.

His close ties to Kellan didnt escape her notice either.

As she smiled, Allison was secretly gauging Kellans reaction, eager to unravel his secrets.

For the first time, she found herself facing a rival who seemed to be her equal in so many ways.

They shared challenges and triumphs in their disabilities and in the world of short-track speed skating, forging a connection that felt both harmonious and adversarial.

The Blakely family is loaded and influential.

Its no surprise they have such connections, Kellan remarked nonchalantly.

But Ms.

Clarke, you seem rather well-versed in these affairs.

Ive just picked up a thing or two, Allison replied lightly.

Is that so? Kellans lips curled into a slight smile, intrigue flickering in his eyes.

He watched her closely, recognizing the subtlety behind her probing.

them was

their

her hand, Allison

done so much to assist

something lovely to reward me with? Though

even if women in Ontdale were put off by his unpredictable

for attending dinners alone long before he crossed paths with

aloofness toward women have gained traction? He didnt need

thoughts to herself,

Ms.

rewarded in due time, Kellan said, glancing at the delicate porcelain cup in her hand, its translucence highlighting her pink nails

his gaze to

the auction, you can bid on anything your heart desires, and Ill

Mr.

worry about going broke with such a grand

Lloyd family has wealth to spare; I dare you to test it, Kellan replied, a

recognizing the truth in his

indeed

your offer, she added,

glanced at the invitation list in his hand, carefully selecting the finest dinner invitation to share with

the nail on the head; Ferdinand wasnt the sole architect

also pulling

on his sleeve, but he was sharp as

while now, he had always wanted to present her

her to choose something for herself would

to Kellans

the charmer among the young women, with suitors lined up

were at the ward door lingered in her

the heir of the Green

less worried about her well-being and more

clear, and Kellan caught her

hunt