Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 295: And even if she were seeing a dozen other guys at once, it wouldnt change a thing about how I feel.

Heck, being the third wheel doesnt bother me in the slightest.

No one could have predicted that Gordon would go so far.

If it had been a joke, perhaps it could have been brushed off, but the sincerity in his eyes made it clear he was dead serious.

Allison pinched the bridge of her nose, stifling a sigh of frustration.

She really shouldve expected this rebellious streak from someone his age.

At least this conversation was private; if the charity dinner guests overheard this kind of talk, well, that could ignite a scandal all on its own.

Instead of wasting breath on nonsense, why dont we head to the dinner? Her smile barely concealed a subtle edge, like a blade hidden in silk.

Unless, of course, youd prefer to accidentally stumble into this cold water.

Gordon obediently nodded.

Relax, I was only joking.

And I promise not to go tumbling into the water and create a scene.

He followed Allison as they made their way to the event, though the prospect of mingling at a gala didnt excite him.

Kellan couldnt shake the feeling that Gordon was more than he seemed.

He looked like the key that could unlock several of Allisons buried secrets.

Just as they neared the banquet hall, a man came striding toward them, a broad smile lighting up his face.

how come… Now out of his usual white lab coat and dressed in a sleek suit, Floyd looked every

caught the chandeliers soft glow, casting

his gaze flickered to Kellan and then settled on

kept you? Floyds voice was calm and smooth, his posture composed, though he maintained a certain distance

reply, Floyds smile grew as

Ah, of course.

for the chaos

out for a breath of

his mind was elsewhere wondering how yet

You always know me so

that the two men at her side

mediator, she

this is an

didnt directly mention Gordons

in Cobweb, most operated under aliases,

tilted his

Nice to meet you.

Im Gordon Herbert.

Recently returned from abroad.

words, though casual, carried an

raised an eyebrow, knowing all too well that just returned was a blatant fabricationCobwebs headquarters were firmly rooted

had chosen to reveal his true

this younger mans background,

the MDH Pharmaceutical Research

introduced himself with cool indifference, though his words cut straight to

your family holds quite the sway your fathers the mayor, and your mother runs

the clout to move mountains, being the only heir to such a

was widely known that Gordon had been raised… Overseas, even the most persistent tabloids had never managed to snap a photo of