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.

was ready to spill

around their secrets with careful

on her

Ive done so much to assist

lovely to reward me with? Though she had agreed to

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 to be

attending dinners alone long before he crossed paths with

have gained traction? He didnt need to worry about

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

Ms.

the delicate porcelain cup in her hand,

lifted his

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

Mr.

worry about going broke with such a

has wealth to spare; I dare you to test it, Kellan replied, a playful smirk dancing on

smile, recognizing the

are indeed generous

accept your offer, she

hand, carefully selecting the finest dinner

on the head;

pulling strings behind the

his heart on his

while now, he had always wanted to present her with a gift, but nothing ever seemed

of genius; allowing her to choose something for herself would be the

to Kellans

quite the charmer among the young women, with

they were at the ward door lingered in her mindthere was

Rebecca had been groomed as the heir of the Green family, her perceptiveness

well-being and more about

and Kellan caught her

the hunt for