Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 294: The nights quite stunning, and the seas equally alluring.

Are you planning to linger here for a late-night dip? Kellans voice, unhurried and casual, floated through the air as he gazed up, his obsidian eyes reflecting a depth that felt endless.

But beneath the lazy tone, there was a silent warning.

Kellan was more convinced than ever that Allison and this young man were more than just passing acquaintances, though the nature of their interaction remained veiled in secrecy.

Allisons behavior around strangers was consistent courteous yet carefully guarded.

She could be polite, but there was always a subtle wariness in her demeanor.

Around people she knew, however, her body language softened just slightly.

It wasnt something most would pick up on, but Kellan had learned to notice these things.

And it was glaringly obvious that Gordon wasnt a stranger to her.

There was something hidden between them, a secret that felt impenetrable to outsiders.

Swimming, huh? Gordon finally acknowledged Kellans presence.

The kind of unspoken rivalry between men was something Gordon was all too familiar with.

But intimidation? That wasnt in his nature.

Actually, I was hoping Allison could give me a few swimming lessons, but alas, I have a banquet to attend.

bothered with

cared

them wasnt curiosity it was an unspoken

renowned president of Charisma Company, the man who held the pulse of Ontdales

of it? He had

in his eyes, his familys influence was no less formidable

first time, Kellan found himself facing off with someone much younger

had a way of pushing limits, relentlessly persistent and never one to back

choosing to say

of respect for her freedom to

her friends harbored ulterior motives wasnt for

It was her choice.

wasnt one to let things slide so

dont know how to swim, no

better than I do, Gordon said with

being personally coached by

mind to Kellans

Cobweb, Allison had occasionally asked him to investigate

to Kellans presence, recognizing that this man was both wealthy and attractive a rival worth

then, unexpectedly, Kellan let

fond

as sharp as a knife slipping between

didnt

Of course I am.