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.

neither of them was ready to spill the

danced around their secrets with

chin resting on her

done so much

have something lovely to reward me with? Though she had agreed to help, she was

lack female companionship? As the heir to the Lloyd fortune, even if women in Ontdale were put off by his unpredictable nature, they wouldnt turn down the chance

dinners alone long before he crossed

have gained traction? He didnt need to

she kept her thoughts to herself, preferring this playful banter to a

Ms.

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

he lifted his gaze

you can bid on anything your heart desires, and Ill gladly

Mr.

worry about going broke with such a grand

to test it, Kellan

smile, recognizing

Lloyds are indeed

your offer, she added, her eyes

carefully selecting the finest dinner invitation to share with

the nail on the head; Ferdinand

also pulling strings behind

had never been one to wear his heart on his sleeve, but he

for a while now, he had always wanted to present her

stroke of genius; allowing her to choose something for

Kellans deeper thoughts,

among the young women, with

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

as the heir of the Green family, her perceptiveness keeping her safe

was less worried about her well-being and more about what

clear, and Kellan caught

the hunt for information for her