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.

Ive been searching all over for you, and how come… Now out of his usual white lab coat and dressed in a sleek

glow, casting an almost

then settled

was calm and smooth, his posture composed,

smile grew as

Ah, of course.

for

mustve stepped out for a breath

elsewhere wondering how yet another

smiled and said, You always

men at her side were

of mediator, she introduced them with polite

the way, this is

directly mention Gordons

all, in Cobweb, most operated under aliases, and she didnt

however, seemed unfazed and tilted his head

Nice to meet you.

Im Gordon Herbert.

Recently returned from abroad.

casual, carried an undercurrent of

returned

chosen to

in Leswington and Vrining, wasnt familiar with this younger mans background,

Floyd Pierce, representing the

meanwhile, introduced himself with cool indifference, though

the sway your fathers the mayor, and your mother runs an empire in

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

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