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.

way, crossed them, and this gala was

nearby, keenly aware of the hidden

Gordon, a gentle

Ferdinand, someone I happened to meet

to avoid getting entangled in

go ahead and

catch up with you at the

felt a slight twinge of

talking, and youre already

important,

see you

nodded, blinking with a

Fine.

find you once Im

a habit of yielding

Kellan, standing silently beside her, his mood

Mr.

see youre Allisons companion for the evening, Gordon said, his tone

anything happens to her, Ill hold you personally responsible, Lloyd

when Allison

shot him a

dense? Do

is the type whod let herself be pushed

the tension written across Gordons otherwise handsome

Relax, Gordon.

well Im not

be even more rebellious

his voice as he replied,

catch up