Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 473:

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“Because you’re strong enough.”

Maybe in another life, if things had been different, they could have been something more.

“This perfume is important to me,” Allison said softly. “Let’s see how it goes. Who knows? It might just succeed.” She kept a measured distance from Kellan, her posture respectful, her voice composed.

Across the long mahogany table, their eyes met briefly. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave,” she said, her tone polite and professional, as if they were nothing more than colleagues.

Kellan stayed silent, watching her go.

The room fell eerily quiet as the door clicked softly behind her, leaving him alone with the storm inside. On the surface, Kellan appeared composed. But with Allison gone, the tightly wound emotions inside him began to unravel. The restraint he had clung to felt suffocating.

he probably didn’t matter

couldn’t

knew himself too well — he was a man without a moral compass. His hands were stained with blood, and if he truly wanted something — or someone — he would stop

of man who would destroy what

all

her presence. He

to remain composed,

Kellan wasn’t sure how much longer he could hold the

his

irritable, sounded more sullen than usual. “Mixed signals don’t sit well with me. Besides, it

Kellan, this was becoming

work? That can’t be right. Maybe keep an eye on her for a few more days. And

better than to ask you for advice.”

practically picture it—Kellan loosening his tie in irritation, his expression as cold as a winter wind cutting through