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

around their secrets with careful

her chin resting on her hand, Allison tilted her head

much to

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

a man of Kellans standing 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

for attending dinners alone

would the rumors of his aloofness toward women have gained traction? He didnt need

kept her thoughts to herself,

Ms.

the delicate porcelain cup in

his gaze to meet

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

Mr.

going broke with such a grand promise?

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

help but smile, recognizing the

indeed generous benefactors, she

offer, she added, her

list in his hand, carefully

on the head; Ferdinand wasnt the

was also pulling

one to wear his heart on his

wanted

an auction was a stroke of genius; allowing her to choose something for herself would be the best kind

to Kellans

among the young women, with suitors

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

had been groomed as the heir of the

was less worried about her well-being

probing was clear, and Kellan

was on the hunt for information