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.

of his usual white

gold-rimmed glasses caught the chandeliers soft glow, casting an almost angelic warmth

settled on Gordon, a

was calm and smooth, his posture

smile grew as if

Ah, of course.

never been one for the chaos of these

out for a breath of sea

how yet another contender had found his way to

You always

on her then that the two men at her side

of mediator, she introduced them

this is an old friend

directly

aliases, and she didnt actually know his real

however, seemed unfazed and tilted his

Nice to meet you.

Im Gordon Herbert.

Recently returned from abroad.

carried an

that just returned was a blatant fabricationCobwebs headquarters were firmly rooted

chosen to reveal

Leswington and Vrining, wasnt familiar with this younger mans background, though he could tell from Gordons air that he hailed

representing the MDH Pharmaceutical Research

with cool indifference, though his words cut straight

not mistaken, your family holds quite the sway your fathers the mayor, and your mother

in the air Gordon had the clout to move mountains, being the only heir

known that Gordon had been raised… Overseas, even the most persistent tabloids had never