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.

didnt really care for you, he wouldnt have handed over that

such a sum

he made you tea himself! Ive known him for years and havent received such a

lucky

Clarke.

Allison with an

remained unchanged as he cast

that much free 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?

Ill leave you

few things

See you later.

off, he couldnt shake the feeling that

exchanged glances, their subtle interactionsthere was something more

himself that

interested in a woman? The idea seemed

his distant and reserved nature, Ferdinand doubted Kellan

of sight, the atmosphere between

tension softened, becoming

Ms.

against the wall, one knee slightly bent, adding to his

found the perfect one yet, I can

particular needs for stuff like

the box,

out this fox mask

looked rather

masks, so her selection was more

remarked, his gaze

the fox in her handclever, alluring, and

darkened slightly as

over, Ill make sure you get home