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.

in some way, crossed them, and this gala was an orchestrated opportunity

keenly aware of the hidden

to Gordon, a gentle smile playing on her

someone I happened

in

two go ahead and

you

twinge of frustration

started talking, and youre already leaving

its important, say it

see you

reluctant sigh, Gordon nodded, blinking with a

Fine.

you once

had a habit

silently beside her,

Mr.

companion for the evening, Gordon said, his

her, Ill hold you

arrogance always seemed to surface when Allison wasnt directly involved, and tonight

shot him a flat

really that dense? Do you

let herself be pushed around? The sharp

the tension written across Gordons otherwise handsome face, Allison couldnt stifle

Relax, Gordon.

well Im not

to be even more rebellious in person than he appeared

rasp in his voice as

up with