Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 425:

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Louis bristled. “I can’t do it, huh? And you can, I suppose?” His sneer was a flimsy cover for the rising frustration as he pushed back his chair, standing with a mocking flourish. He swept a hand toward the table, like a performer making way for the next act.

“Fine. Go ahead. Show us how it’s done, then. Let’s see if you’re any better than FrameMaker.”

For a moment, Allison remained motionless, staring them down, as though considering her next move.

Louis, mistaking her stillness for hesitation, pressed on, his voice dripping with disdain. “What’s wrong? Afraid you might fail?”

“What if I can?”

Louis laughed, the sound harsh and humorless. “If you can, I’ll drop to my knees and call you master.”

up, perhaps to calm the rising conflict, but Louis silenced them with a glare. Things had reached a boiling point. Allison had

be necessary. You’re not qualified to be

a grace that made it look effortless. “But

nearby, spoke softly. “Are you sure about

with the kind of trust that only came from knowing someone deeply. If she said she could

glanced up at him, offering

Louis’ place in front of

I believe in you,” Keanu replied, stepping

uncertain glances but said nothing,

on the other hand, crossed his arms, a sneer plastered

wait to see how you screw

She worked with tweezers, lifting the fragile, peeling sections of the painting with a skill that made even the most seasoned restorers pause. Louis felt a jolt of something unfamiliar in his chest — a sudden,

words were

need to remove it layer by layer. After that, a strong adhesive