Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 297: As Allison and Kellan approached the room on the third floor, a familiar voice floated through the door before they even entered.

Dont worry, Ms.

Clarke is just downstairs.

Youll get to see her soon, Ferdinand was saying.

When he glanced at the list of auction attendees in his hand, his smile seemed harmless enough.

Our recent meetings have all been set up by our families, so Miss Green, I hope you can forgive me.

Heh, as if Id want to see you, Rebecca shot back with a cold laugh.

Ferdinand tilted his head, as if amused by her attitude.

Miss Green, are you angry? Of course, Im angry.

After the banquet ends, Im planning to toss you into the high seas, so I dont have to see you fluttering around and annoying me every single day.

Rebeccas irritation with Ferdinand was almost clear for all to see.

But the moment she spotted a familiar figure outside the window, her expression brightened.

Allison, finally, youre here! Rebecca swung the door open, waving enthusiastically.

Long time no see, Allison.

The two women embraced lightly, a rare reunion after being caught up in their own busy schedules.

Kellan, watching their exchange, gave Ferdinand a measured look.

Ill leave Ms.

Clarke here to catch up with her friend.

We have a few things to discuss.

Rebecca huffed, giving Ferdinand a dramatic eye-roll.

Lets get out of here.

Allison and I are going to enjoy the banquet first.

You two can do whatever you want.

Rebecca had already whisked her away from the

walked through the elegant corridors, Rebeccas annoyance bubbled to the

no idea how infuriating Ferdinand

this whole arranged marriage thing? Instead, he insists on playing along,

dates with him lately? Rebecca halted mid-step,

choice! Allison

wasnt the type to let anyone push her into something she truly didnt

her head, Rebecca had made it clear months ago that

was something

think of him? Allison pondered

grumbled, then continued in

is that hes handsome and has a

other than

you imagine? To Rebecca, not eating spicy food was almost a

twitched

seem to know him

Rebecca narrowed her eyes and lunged playfully at Allison, fingers

right, all right, I take it back! Allison laughed, raising her

Rebeccas gaze

about me

about you and Kellan? Getting closer, are we? Were just friends, Allison replied evenly, though the memory of their last encounter flickered in

Business partners.

was what shed said when Kellan questioned

later, hed leaned

edged with danger, like

had all happened so

theyd made a

Allison felt a headache

Rebeccas smile turned sly.

dont kiss

him earlier he had a bit of a

mark of someones… bite? With her years of dating experience, Rebecca could spot a telltale sign of a kiss from

you cant fool

Keep Out sign

only one who

her homework on Kellan long

selective and kept a pristine

he was wealthy and influential

avoiding

her shoulder a reassuring

worry, I wont say