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.

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

glow, casting an

his gaze flickered to Kellan and then settled on Gordon, a

Floyds voice was calm and smooth, his posture composed, though he maintained

could reply, Floyds smile grew

Ah, of course.

been one for the chaos of

for a breath of

yet another contender had found his way

You always know me

men at her side

the role of mediator, she introduced them

is an old

directly

most operated under aliases, and she didnt actually know his real

however, seemed unfazed and tilted his head with

Nice to meet you.

Im Gordon Herbert.

Recently returned from abroad.

though casual, carried an undercurrent

returned was a blatant fabricationCobwebs headquarters

chosen to reveal

in research in Leswington and Vrining, wasnt familiar with this younger mans background, though he could tell from

Floyd Pierce, representing the MDH Pharmaceutical Research

meanwhile, introduced himself with cool indifference, though

quite the sway your fathers the

to move mountains, being the only heir to such a

raised… Overseas, even the most persistent tabloids had never