Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 460:

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Allison finally lifted her gaze and acknowledged her. “Allison Clarke.”

“Allison Clarke… Huh?” Carole mused, reading the name on Allison’s badge. “What a lovely name. The moment I laid eyes on you, Allison, I knew we’d hit it off!” Carole’s laughter rang out.

But then, as if on cue, she reached for the report Allison held, trying to take it with subtle finesse.

“So, how about this, Ms. Clarke? Why don’t you let me take this to Kellan for you?” Her voice dripped with overzealous sweetness, her lips curving into a disarming smile.

Allison saw through the thin veneer of politeness and the quiet probing lurking beneath.

“Thank you, Miss Perry, but this report is crucial. I need to deliver it to Mr. Lloyd myself.”

locked, and Allison maintained her

gaze dropped, her manicured nails tapping lightly on the table as she

a perfunctory

deftly typed a

the silence, a new message lighting up her

profile picture, had sent: “Allison, I just used Cobweb to gather some related information. We’ve preliminarily located the streets of Fleeingland.”

by my family to marry — especially Kellan! They want

off as playful and sweet. “I hope I’m not bothering you, Ms. Clarke.

“Not at all. Though I think you may have misunderstood, Miss Perry — I don’t have

yet polite tone revealed

momentarily stunned. Her grip tightened on the table, dislodging a sparkling

would you like me to introduce you to someone?” Carole offered, her warm smile faltering slightly. “Consider it my way of making amends for my little slip of the

office door swung open with

At the same moment, Allison shot Carole a glance, her eyes dancing with