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.

herself to maintain composure, though the crack in her

shot back. “Don’t twist things. Kellan and I?

if trying to make the point more convincing. “Like siblings. And even if he were interested, it’s not like I’d feel the same. After all, you don’t know

her stance further, a

the words tumbling out with a

fixed on her with an intensity that silenced the

had only one brother — he’s been gone for

each word deliberate, the

against her ribs, her thoughts slipping into chaos. The color drained from her face, leaving her pale. “No, Kellan… I’m not…” she stammered, realizing too

had touched the one nerve that turned his entire demeanor

his younger brother,

had left a scar few dared

enough to exploit that wound found themselves exiled

as she struggled to meet