Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 469:

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Kellan barely reacted, letting out a slight chuckle as he continued shuffling through documents.

“Funny,” he replied without looking up, “after years of ignoring me, the family suddenly cares now?”

His words hit Carole harder than she expected, leaving her momentarily silent.

The previous evening, she had texted him with a forced invitation to dinner with her family. But Kellan hadn’t bothered to respond, let alone show up. She could hardly blame him, but with her family’s company desperately needing his support, she had no choice but to try warming up to him now, even if he remained as indifferent as ever.

Carole forced a smile, steeling herself.

“It’s because I do care about you,” she said softly, as if those words could hold any real weight after all this time. With a quick, calculated sigh, she pulled a slim folder from her bag and placed it on the desk in front of him. “I actually came to discuss some business.”

no sign of interest,

the folder directly under his gaze. “Could you take a look and see if

leaned forward, a stray lock of hair slipped artfully

to gain some experience, and I’m eager to help him. But since I’ve just returned from overseas, I don’t have a solid grasp of things yet. That’s why I need your

understated, yet mildly invasive. It made

seemingly oblivious, focused

is hoping to partner with Charisma Company for an upcoming event,” she explained smoothly. “If the collaboration goes well, it could

up at him expectantly, searching for any sign

what do

edge in his once-familiar face—a face she remembered well. She seemed fascinated by the

that fascination quickly

regretted the day she had agreed to break off their engagement when Kellan was disabled.