Chapter 345: Thats alright.

I can see where hes coming from, Allison said with a languid stretch, her voice carefree.

Just like when I had to keep an eye on Rebecca, Ive been doing a little digging on Ferdinand while were attending this banquet.

She left a lot unsaid.

In truth, from the moment she met him, Allison had started investigating the entire Lloyd family.

Her approach to Kellan hadnt been by chance.

She opened her hands in a playful shrug, her tone light.

Its nothing out of the ordinary, really.

Friends dont keep score.

Besides, Mr.

Lloyd, you dont need to worry maybe Ive already looked into you, too.

Kellan lifted his eyes to meet hers.

Im not worried.

You and I already have a bet.

The two had been locked in a silent battle, trying to unearth each others most guarded secrets.

Allison didnt seem fazed by the situation, and Kellan felt a sense of relief.

After all, he and Ferdinand were close friends, and the last thing he wanted was any tension between Ferdinand and Allison over a misunderstanding.

As the waltz came to an end, a wave of applause erupted.

Clap No one could tell who started it, but soon enough, it spread through the crowd like ripples across water, accompanied by murmurs of admiration under the ballroom lights.

That was incredible.

Look at how well they danced together.

They make such a striking pair.

moves like that, Id probably end up flat on my

followed them, intrigued

his face darkened by an

downed his glass of red wine in one go,

lingered on the couple, his mood sinking with

always thought little of

a clueless girl with no real

had never bothered to bring her to any of these grand banquets, let

was only now, watching her move with such grace, that he

had a bit too

vision began to

forehead, he muttered, Wheres… Melany? His instinct was to

upset about not getting the badge, and didnt want

took another swig, trying to

Its fine.

got Melany, he whispered, trying to reassure

was deep in

said, her voice tinged

his wine in his glass, his expression

Thats not on you.

too

been far too

however, lingered far

sip of wine,

husband doesnt

the meaning behind his

unshed tears, her expression fragile, as if she might break at any

I feel so ashamed.

information,

moved a little

to

moody, snapping at me

I feel lost.

how to

as she leaned slightly closer, their bodies brushing against

and Kellan dont exactly see eye to

married to

Its too late now.

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