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 an orchestrated opportunity for a

nearby, keenly aware of the hidden layers in

to Gordon, a gentle smile playing on

someone I happened

getting entangled in their back-and-forth dealings,

go ahead

catch up with you

twinge of frustration at

weve barely started talking, and youre already leaving me stranded? But Allison

important, say

see

reluctant sigh, Gordon nodded, blinking with

Fine.

once Im

had a habit of yielding

standing silently beside

Mr.

the evening, Gordon said, his tone edged

Ill hold you personally responsible,

seemed to surface when Allison wasnt

unfazed, shot him a flat

really that dense? Do you

be pushed around? The

written across Gordons otherwise handsome face, Allison couldnt

Relax, Gordon.

know full well Im not someone

hadnt expected Gordon to be even more rebellious in person than he appeared in

a youthful rasp in his voice as he replied,

catch up