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.

his usual white lab

caught the chandeliers soft glow, casting an

gaze flickered to Kellan and then settled

you? Floyds voice was calm and smooth, his posture

could reply, Floyds smile grew as if hed

Ah, of course.

for the

mustve stepped out for

mind was elsewhere wondering how yet another contender had found his way

and said, You always know me so

on her then that the two men at her side were strangers to each

of mediator, she introduced them

is

directly mention Gordons

aliases,

however, seemed unfazed and tilted his head with an almost

Nice to meet you.

Im Gordon Herbert.

Recently returned from abroad.

casual, carried an undercurrent of

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

chosen to reveal

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

the MDH Pharmaceutical

meanwhile, introduced himself with cool indifference, though his words

not mistaken, your family holds quite the sway your fathers the mayor, and your mother runs an empire in

in the air Gordon had the clout to move mountains,

even the most persistent tabloids had never managed