Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 346: As the ball wound down, Gordon strode up to Allison, completely ignoring Kellan and focusing solely on her.

Allison, surely you have a little time to catch up now, right? His smile was warm, the gentle backlighting softening the usual sharpness of his bold demeanor.

Youve stood me up more than once already, he added, his voice carrying a playful, mock-reproach.

Tonight, Gordon had made it his mission to ensure Floyd would be out of the picture, leaving Kellan as his only real contender.

But that didnt matter; he had already arranged this post-ball conversation with Allison.

It was just a couple of times, Allison countered, removing her mask and placing it neatly back in its case.

I really did get caught up with things.

She scanned the room and then asked, Wheres Floyd, by the way? She remembered seeing Gordon and Floyd side by side earlier during the auction, especially when both had fiercely bid on the lotus pendant.

But now, Floyd seemed to have disappeared.

Oh, he got called away.

I saw him take a call from the hospital, and he rushed offprobably some emergency, Gordon explained, his lashes framing a gaze full of youthful energy, as if he never tired.

Lets not worry about him.

Its rare for us to meet like this, and I was thinking we could grab dinner and drinks.

ever resourceful, had already done his

a key figure from the MDH Research Institute, had returned to Ontdale

professorship at a

his team transfer a few urgent cases

nodded, accepting the explanation without much

phone and saw a recent message from Floyd, letting her know he had

Mr.

to Kellan, who had been quietly observing their exchange, as you can see, I

you should head back first? It was getting late,

the snake necklace back

your

Kellan replied smoothly, refusing to take

his gaze

business, and

best idea, Kellan remarked casually,

Ms.

hesitate to reach

he finished, his tone hinting at

Allisons brow furrowed.

being escorted home, the necklace held

Mr.

an heirloom

with me? She tried to