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 an orchestrated opportunity for a face-to-face with

stood nearby, keenly aware of the hidden

to Gordon, a gentle

I happened to

entangled in their back-and-forth dealings,

two go ahead and

up with you at the

twinge

and youre already leaving me stranded? But Allison

its important,

see

reluctant sigh, Gordon nodded, blinking with a hint of

Fine.

find you once

his unwillingness, Gordon had a habit of yielding to

silently beside her, his mood

Mr.

for the evening, Gordon said, his tone edged with

anything happens to her, Ill hold you personally responsible,

always seemed to surface when Allison

shot him

that dense? Do

is the type whod let herself be pushed around?

written across Gordons otherwise handsome face, Allison couldnt

Relax, Gordon.

well Im not

Gordon to be even more

youthful rasp in his voice as he replied, Allison, Im just

catch up