Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 342: At the ball, the classical music began to swell, its soft notes flowing through the grand hall like a rivers current.

As the lights shifted from a warm golden hue to a shimmering sparkle, many attendees found their feet tapping, instinctively moving to the rhythm.

Can you dance? Kellan asked, his tone casual yet curious.

I did learn a long time ago, Allison replied with a playful smile.

But Im a little rusty now.

You might need to be patient with me, Mr.

Lloyd.

When she had been stranded on that deserted island, skills like dancing had seemed necessary only for the success of covert missions.

But now, here she was, at a ballher first time experiencing such an event in this lavish setting.

Allison lifted her gaze, taking in the splendor of the ballroom.

The skirts of the women twirled and fluttered like butterflies in mid-flight, their graceful arcs accentuating the champagne tower set on a floor gleaming with jade and agate.

It was a scene steeped in opulence, almost intoxicating in its extravagance.

No need to worry, Kellan responded slowly.

Im no expert myself.

Well keep things simple.

Youre not concerned Ill make a fool of you? Allison teased, her eyes gleaming mischievously.

It doesnt matter.

making fools of

extended his hand toward her, forgoing the clichéd Ill lead

event to be enjoyed, not a stage for

wasnt the type to surrender easily, nor did she need someone holding her hand at every

dance? Kellans voice

shoulder, her lips curving into

Yes.

had been invited

only fitting to enjoy

was

begun, Allison hadnt spotted Floyd or

issues to handle, and for now, she could relax a little, sharing idle conversation with Kellan as the

Mr.

have you seen Floyd and Gordon? Her words, however, hung

Ms.

if youre dancing with me, its bad form to be thinking about

held

by

his hands was firmly placed around

is about

hand pressed slightly harder against her

flickering lights dimmed and brightened

classical music intertwined with modern pop,

stepped back, but Kellans strong palm

fast, she confessed, finding

held her hand tightly,

to mind the pace, he murmured, his voice so low that it sent shivers down her

warm breath brushed against her ear, causing an

clear Kellan was doing this on