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.

up making fools of ourselves, well do

forgoing the clichéd Ill

ball was an event to be enjoyed, not

wasnt the type to surrender easily, nor did

pleasure of this dance? Kellans voice was

on his shoulder, her lips curving into a small

Yes.

all, she had been invited

fitting to

there was something

begun, Allison hadnt spotted Floyd

and for now, she could relax a little, sharing idle conversation with Kellan as

Mr.

and Gordon? Her words,

Ms.

teasing yet firm, if youre dancing with me, its bad form to be thinking

eyes held an obscure

narrow waist, accentuated by a

of his hands was firmly

music is about to

respond, his hand pressed slightly harder

lights dimmed and

classical music intertwined with modern pop,

Kellans strong palm

fast, she confessed, finding the sudden tempo

held her

pace, he murmured, his voice

now? His warm breath brushed against her ear, causing

was doing this