Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 462:

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Kellan slid off his suit jacket and, with an air of distaste, took out a sanitizing spray, misting the black chair with careful precision. When his eyes lifted again, they were coldly mocking. “Let’s make this plain. Get out.”

His tone left no room for arguing. The message was as blunt as it was final.

Carole’s smile faltered, her perfect facade cracking. Saying nothing, she grabbed her bag, her reddening eyes cast down as she turned on her heel, her four-inch heels tapping sharply as she left.

Ignoring the tension that hung in the room, Allison simply waited for Kellan to finish signing, then stamped the document with a bright red seal.

“With that, I’ll be on my way,” she said, gathering her things to leave.

But Kellan took a step toward her.

at all curious about my

out something indiscreet. But he noticed Allison had remained unfazed the entire time, even showing hints of amusement. It dawned on him

night, they had simply drifted farther

“Curious? No.”

Allison’s expression was unreadable.

you wouldn’t bother with someone

matter of trust in Kellan. Rather, it was their fundamental similarity that she relied

through the charged air surrounding

responded slowly, “We were set up for an engagement as kids, but that’s long in the

no need to

“For me, there is.”

just a fleeting

closer, his subtle woody fragrance filled the small

moment, the door burst open again. “Kellan, I brought you some lunch!”