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

around their

resting on her hand, Allison

done so much

me with? Though she had agreed to help,

female companionship? As the heir to the Lloyd fortune, even if women in Ontdale were put off by

for attending dinners alone long before he crossed paths with

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

to herself, preferring this playful banter to a passionate

Ms.

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

he lifted his gaze to

your heart desires, and Ill

Mr.

you worry about going broke with such a grand promise? she

you to test it,

smile, recognizing

indeed generous benefactors,

I graciously accept your offer, she added,

invitation list in his hand, carefully selecting the finest

nail on the head; Ferdinand wasnt the sole architect of the charity

pulling strings

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

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

to choose something for herself

Allison, oblivious to Kellans

be quite the charmer among the young women, with suitors lined

they were at the ward door

been groomed as the heir of the Green family, her

less worried about her well-being and

probing was clear, and Kellan caught

the hunt for