Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 488:

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A subtle glint of amusement danced across his face, though the smile never reached his eyes.

“Besides, Mr. Lloyd, don’t you already have your fiancée? It wouldn’t do her much good if your attention wandered too frequently to Allison.”

Gordon’s words weren’t lost on anyone. Each one was laced with intent, carefully placed to create tension. He was weaving a rift, one that threatened to fray at the edges.

After all, he could tell that Carole was a scheming woman.

The Cobweb had a far-reaching intelligence network. It was easy for Gordon to find out anything he wanted.

Moreover, Carole had been frequenting Charisma Company after returning to the country. It was common knowledge in Ontdale’s upper class.

Gordon’s taunt, Carole forced herself to maintain composure, though

she shot back. “Don’t twist things. Kellan and

“Like siblings. And even if he were interested, it’s not like I’d feel the same. After all, you don’t

her stance further,

echoed, the words tumbling out with a

on her

though the idea were absurd. “I had only one brother — he’s been gone for years now.” His icy

word deliberate, the

drained from her face, leaving her pale. “No, Kellan… I’m not…” she stammered, realizing too late the fault in

one nerve that turned

loved his younger brother,

on the Burned Islands had left a scar few dared to

wound found themselves

struggled