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.

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

the chandeliers soft glow, casting an almost

settled on

was calm and smooth, his posture composed, though he maintained a certain distance

Floyds smile grew as if hed

Ah, of course.

been one for the chaos of these

mustve stepped out for a breath of sea

elsewhere wondering how yet

and said, You

men at her side were strangers to each

of mediator, she

the way, this is an old friend

directly

under aliases,

tilted his head with an almost mischievous

Nice to meet you.

Im Gordon Herbert.

Recently returned from abroad.

words, though casual, carried an

returned was a blatant fabricationCobwebs headquarters were firmly rooted

Gordon had chosen to reveal his

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

Pierce, representing the

introduced himself with cool indifference, though his words

your fathers the mayor,

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

had been raised… Overseas, even the