Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 340: Allison, I couldnt help but overhear you say youre curious about me.

Her eyes sparkled with a teasing glint.

Seems like Ill have to step up my game to win your full trust then.

Kellan lifted his head, his gaze locking onto hers.

Its not your trust that needs winning.

I should be the one putting in the effort so we can meet each other halfway.

His voice was calm, almost indifferent.

Leaning casually against the wall, he appeared relaxed, though the poise he carried was unmistakable.

He looked energized, yet there was a composed authority about him that commanded attention.

Allison was reminded of the moments when he had lost control of himself, standing in stark contrast to his usual cold demeanor.

In those moments, his exterior would crack, replaced by a more untamed and lively presence.

Even though they exchanged lighthearted remarks, their eye contact carried an undercurrent of tensiona silent battle of unspoken words.

Ferdinand, however, noticed none of this.

He only saw Allison teasing Kellan, which instantly lifted his spirits.

Ms.

Clarke, pay no mind to him.

Hes a puzzle of contradictions.

wouldnt have handed over that black card worth

mention of such a sum made Ferdinands heart

you tea himself! Ive known

count myself lucky to

Clarke.

blending flattery toward Allison with an indirect

as he cast a sidelong glance at

time on your hands, why not use it to start organizing the ball? With a knowing smirk, Ferdinand replied, Ah, so youre trying to get rid of me, are you? He shrugged,

you both

a few things on my plate

See you later.

the feeling that something was brewing between

glances, their subtle interactionsthere was something more than casual conversation between

then Ferdinand reassured himself that he was

interested in a woman? The idea

reserved nature, Ferdinand doubted Kellan even knew how

of sight, the atmosphere between the two seemed to

tension softened, becoming more

Ms.

your mask for the evening? Kellan asked, leaning against the wall, one knee slightly bent, adding to his tall

the perfect one yet, I

particular needs for stuff like

casually opened the

picked out this fox mask

it looked rather

masks, so her selection was

Kellan remarked, his gaze drifting from the mask

fox in her

eyes darkened slightly as he

the balls over, Ill make