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

around their secrets with careful

her hand, Allison tilted her head

done so much to assist you,

with? Though

the Lloyd fortune, even if women in Ontdale were put off by his unpredictable nature, they wouldnt turn down the chance to be his

reputation for attending dinners alone

women have gained traction? He didnt need to

game, yet she kept her thoughts to herself, preferring

Ms.

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

his gaze

on anything your heart desires, and Ill gladly foot

Mr.

going broke

to test it, Kellan replied,

but smile, recognizing the truth in his

indeed generous benefactors,

she

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

the head; Ferdinand wasnt the sole architect of the

pulling

wear his heart on his

he had always wanted to present

genius; allowing her to

oblivious to Kellans

quite the charmer among the young women, with suitors lined up at his

the ward door lingered in her mindthere was an

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

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

and Kellan caught

was on the hunt for information for