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 secrets with

her chin resting on her

done so much to assist you,

something lovely to reward me with? Though she had agreed

As the heir to the Lloyd fortune, even if women in Ontdale

dinners alone long before

of his aloofness toward women have gained traction? He

thoughts to herself, preferring this playful banter to a

Ms.

due time, Kellan said, glancing at the delicate porcelain cup in

lifted his

auction, you can bid on anything your

Mr.

dont you worry about going broke with such a

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

recognizing the truth in

indeed generous benefactors,

she

list in his hand, carefully selecting the

the nail on the head; Ferdinand wasnt

also pulling strings behind the

to wear his heart on his sleeve, but he was sharp as

wanted to

to choose something for herself would be the best kind

oblivious to Kellans deeper thoughts,

young women, with suitors lined up at

were at the ward door lingered in her mindthere was an unmistakable spark between

of the Green family, her perceptiveness keeping her safe from

about her well-being and more

clear, and

on the hunt for