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

of the hidden layers in Ferdinands

gentle

Ferdinand, someone I happened to

getting entangled in

go ahead

you at

felt a slight twinge of frustration

and youre already

important, say

see you

a reluctant sigh, Gordon nodded, blinking with a hint of

Fine.

find you once Im

a habit of yielding

Kellan, standing silently beside

Mr.

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

hold you personally responsible, Lloyd

arrogance always seemed to surface when Allison wasnt directly involved,

unfazed, shot him

you really that dense? Do you

is the type whod let herself be pushed around? The

written across Gordons otherwise handsome face, Allison couldnt stifle a

Relax, Gordon.

well Im not

expected Gordon to be even more rebellious

voice as he replied, Allison, Im

catch up with you