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.

out of his usual white lab coat and dressed in

soft glow, casting an almost angelic warmth on

flickered to Kellan and then settled on Gordon, a subtle shift crept

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

Floyds smile grew as

Ah, of course.

for the chaos

out for a breath of sea

how yet another contender had

said, You always

that the two men at her side were strangers to each

of mediator, she introduced them with polite

way, this is an

didnt directly mention Gordons

aliases, and she didnt actually know his

his head with

Nice to meet you.

Im Gordon Herbert.

Recently returned from abroad.

casual, carried an undercurrent

all too well that just returned was a blatant fabricationCobwebs headquarters were firmly

had chosen to reveal his true

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

Pierce, representing the MDH Pharmaceutical

meanwhile, introduced himself with cool indifference, though

the sway your fathers the mayor, and

Gordon had the clout to move mountains, being the

Overseas, even the most persistent tabloids had never