Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 485:

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With a soft sigh, she glanced at Allison, her tone shifting to that of an adult placating a difficult child. “I’m sorry, Ms. Clarke. Please forgive me. Otherwise, Kellan might actually get upset with me, and I’ll have no choice but to call Kinslee for help.”

Dropping Kinslee’s name was no accident. Carole hoped it would serve as a reminder—especially to Kellan—that Kinslee was indebted to her.

But before she could continue, Kellan’s voice cut through the air, cold and sharp as ice. “My grandma is resting. If anyone dares step foot in the nursing home, they won’t leave it.”

His eyes were hard, an impenetrable shade that revealed nothing of the storm raging beneath. A dangerous calm emanated from him, etched deep in the sharp lines of his face.

A surge of realization froze Carole in place. She’d heard whispers before—fragments of rumors about the ruthless internal feuds that had plagued the Lloyd family, especially the battle of the illegitimate sons. Kellan’s rise to power had been nothing short of brutal.

to pull back, daring not to

only mentioned it casually. Honestly, Ms. Clarke, I think of you as a friend,” she added quickly,

Carole’s forced politeness with a faint, amused smile. “Oh, I’m not upset, Miss Perry. On the contrary, I’m very grateful. You’ve made

visibly shaken. She had never met such an audacious woman. She had planned to

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could do nothing but sit there, feeling small and helpless between Allison’s defiance and Kellan’s indifferent threat. The tension hung thickly between them, silent and eerie,

“Allison.”

a sleek black shirt, its collar stitched with intricate, custom embroidery, the handiwork of an exclusive designer. The shirt’s series was aptly named Beloved. A glint of silver caught her eye as his wrist moved—a Patek Philippe watch encircled it, hinting at his status. Beneath the watch, a faint, sinuous tattoo of a scarlet snake peeked out, a subtle but

greeted, his voice calm and still carrying that familiar youthful lilt. He didn’t even acknowledge Kellan’s glare as he approached. It was as if the other

ran into some traffic on the way. Hope I didn’t keep you waiting

on the table, he smiled like a child. “Did you order these for me? You know they’re