Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 470:

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If she could secure Charisma Company’s backing, Greenfield might just weather the storm. Her pulse quickened at the thought—everything was falling into place, and soon, she’d have Kellan back in her orbit.

But Carole wasn’t a fool. She knew business favors rarely came without strings attached. Her smile took on a playful edge as she ventured, “So, Kellan, what do you want in return?”

A teasing note crept into her voice. “Perhaps… an offer of marriage?”

Kellan scoffed, his gaze hardening as he finally met her eyes.

“Carole, don’t get ahead of yourself.”

The document snapped shut in his hands as he fixed her with a cutting stare. “I don’t need any repayment. Consider this collaboration repayment—for the debt I owe to my grandmother.” The chill in his voice froze her smile, and Carole’s heart dropped.

she thought bitterly. She knew

only because of that old debt—a life-saving favor her parents had done

Carole felt herself deflate, resentment simmering beneath her composed exterior. She clenched her hands tightly, forcing herself to maintain a

what I meant,

matter,” Kellan cut her

across the desk. “My assistants will handle the details from here. If that’s all, you’re free to

single look, he reminded her just how distant they now

gather her words, her voice barely escaping

slow burn. She had

vast office fell silent, a

fingers absently gripping a sleek black pen. Ink oozed from its tip,

his mind. “Come on, what’s the harm in giving it a shot? You’re running out of options, aren’t you? Listen to me, just keep Ms.

felt even more irritated at the thought. Tossing the now-useless pen into the trash with a flick of his wrist, he

conference hall buzzed with quiet murmurs, heads turning as he