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

knew that Ian, a key figure from the MDH Research Institute,

professorship at a hospitala

that Ontdale always had critically ill patients, Gordon had his team transfer a

accepting the

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

Mr.

began, turning to Kellan, who had been quietly observing their exchange, as you can see, I have some things

you should head back first? It was getting late, and

the snake

your necklace, she

replied

expression remained cold, his gaze shifting to Gordon

is business, and its getting

isnt the best idea, Kellan remarked casually, standing

Ms.

to reach out

parking garage, he finished, his tone hinting at an unspoken

Allisons brow furrowed.

gesture of being escorted

Mr.

an heirloom from your

can you leave something so precious with me? She