Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 423:

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The fact that the comment came from a young woman only fueled Louis’s irritation further.

Allison met his gaze evenly, unfazed by his anger. “I’m just offering advice.”

Before Louis could snap back, Melany quickly seized the opportunity.

“Allison, if you don’t fully understand the process, it’s probably best not to interfere. We wouldn’t want to disrupt Mr. Sugden’s careful work, would we? After all, there’s no one more qualified than him.”

Colton, who had been silently observing, let out a small sigh, his brow furrowing. “Allison, I know you’re skilled at painting, but this is a different field. The restoration process is crucial — especially since it means so much to Grandfather.”

cast a sideways glance at him and nudged him gently

Colton’s face went ghostly white, a sheen of

why Gordon had beaten him and Melany so hard that night in the Underground. Had the auction been the real reason for his anger? Colton’s thoughts scattered as he

restoration isn’t just a skill,” she said, her eyes tracing the contours of the damaged artwork. “It’s a craft. One that requires patience, sensitivity, and an

damaged by natural erosion or human interference, the restoration must honor the original’s authenticity. You can’t just change it at

gaze pierced through Louis like ice. His face, pale as

what did you do just now? You were moments away from

slightest spark of

a glimmer of something brighter. For the first

to read. His face tightened, emotions swirling beneath the surface.

woman before him wasn’t

her figured out, but now it hit