Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 289: A week later, at the charity gala.

The event still has some time before it starts, Kellan said, watching as Allison stood, arms crossed, lost in thought.

She gazed out at the churning, dark sea, her eyes distant.

The night air was sharp, and the wind whipped around them, reddening the tip of her nose.

He stepped forward, offering her his suit jacket.

His voice was steady and magnetic.

Ms.

Clarke, its a bit chilly out here.

If you dont mind, Id be happy for you to wear my jacket.

Allisons surprise flickered across her face at his unexpected presence.

She paused for a heartbeat, then accepted the jacket without hesitation, draping it over her shoulders.

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd, she said, the sea breeze growing colder.

She tucked a few loose strands of hair behind her ear and smiled, her eyes lighting up.

How did you know I was out here? Truth be told, the past few days had been a rollercoaster for her.

After taking that photo of the necklace from Kellan, shed asked Gordon to investigate it further, but their search had hit a wall.

The trail had gone cold.

with Kellans grandmother,

casually offered her

just wandering around and

that so? Allison accepted the tequila and

fresh air instead of being cooped up inside? Compared to the bustling social scene indoors, the crisp

Kellan nodded.

Sounds good to me.

the sound resonated like a stone dropped into still waters, sending

Allison, not bothering to take a sip

guests had clearly put a lot of effort into their appearance, donning custom

the banquet hall earlier, hed

however, had opted for a

hadnt worn the lavish gown

a simple purple fishtail

it wasnt a designer piece, the unique cut set

her figure, highlighting

her slightly curled long hair cascading down, she resembled a carefully crafted glass of red wine, exuding a charm that

Ms.

stunning in

way the waistline fit perfectly and how the lace design

looks like it

discerning eye never missed a

hadnt worn the

was the craftsmanship of

but the quality suggested a skilled tailor, and that

handmade, Allison replied, pleasantly surprised by

she had designed

continued, her voice softening with a hint of regret, but unfortunately, a severe rainstorm hit

opened it, the dress

had no choice but to find something