Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 311: Apologies for the disturbance, everyone.

Its only natural that tension builds when theres a crowd.

The auction will commence shortly, so feel free to head to the adjoining hall and see if anything piques your interest.

As the host of this charity banquet, Ferdinand couldnt afford to let the awkwardness linger.

Since his friends had faced little consequence, they quickly tidied up the scene.

With a genial smile, Ferdinand added, Stay tuned, folks.

Unlike the charity event, the auction promised to showcase rare treasures that could yield considerable profit.

As the staff led guests into the hall behind, many without auction invitationsdue to their lower standinglingered in the front, idly chatting away.

Once everything was back in order, Ferdinand approached Gordon with a warm smile, extending his hand.

Mr.

Herbert, its a pleasure to cross paths once again.

Despite the friendly tone, the two men sized each other up with unmistakable scrutiny.

It was a game of subtlety, and the tension was almost palpable.

If memory serves, your father is running for office next month, with a promotion nearly guaranteed.

Let me offer you my congratulations in advance.

Everyone knew the Herbert family stood at the pinnacle of Ontdale society.

company had, in some way, crossed them, and this gala was

of

to Gordon, a gentle smile playing on her

someone I happened to

in their back-and-forth dealings,

go ahead

you at the

slight twinge of frustration at her

youre already leaving me stranded? But Allison

important,

see

nodded, blinking with a

Fine.

find you once

Gordon had a habit of

shifted toward Kellan, standing silently beside her,

Mr.

youre Allisons companion for the evening, Gordon said, his tone edged with a cold

anything happens to her, Ill hold you personally responsible,

seemed to surface when Allison wasnt directly involved, and tonight was

him

really that dense? Do you

be pushed around? The sharp retort left Gordon momentarily

Gordons otherwise handsome

Relax, Gordon.

well Im not

to be even more rebellious in

youthful rasp in his voice as he replied,

catch up with you