Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 489:

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The dismissal was cold and final. Kellan had initially thought to use Carole, to test how Allison would react to his attention. But instead, Kellan found himself tangled in his own emotions, growing hurt with each passing moment. What Carole had meant as casual banter had turned out to be a grave miscalculation.

The only thing keeping her from outright expulsion was a debt: her family’s past kindness to Kellan’s grandmother. That, and that alone, prevented him from severing ties entirely.

“Kellan, I told my dad I’d meet you at the café. If I go back now, he’ll definitely give me hell.”

Carole’s face paled as the thought crossed her mind. Her father’s punishments weren’t just discipline—they were a form of torment. If she didn’t manage to make things work with Kellan, she knew the brutal consequences that awaited her.

To make matters worse, there were curious eyes all around, watching her and Kellan, likely gossiping about their interactions and expecting some kind of chemistry.

Kellan’s invitation to the café was a good sign, perhaps even a step forward. Now, though, she couldn’t shake the sinking

didn’t sleep well, and I wasn’t thinking straight. It won’t

could finish, Gordon laughed, a cool

you can meet Miss Perry at the café, I don’t see why I can’t have a date with Allison here,” he said, the faintest hint of mockery in

dripped with thinly veiled hostility, wrapped up as casual

remained calm, but his gaze could have cut through glass. “That’s exactly what I want to say. When I’m speaking with Ms. Clarke, I’d appreciate it if you refrained from interrupting. Otherwise, I’ll have to teach you some respect… for your father’s

arched, and his smile only grew colder. “Oh, is that a

warm chatter of patrons faded,

air, the weight of the hostility thick

wasn’t until now that she realized what was happening. These two weren’t just talking—they were sizing each other up, each vying

Allison sat quietly, her gaze steady and impassive, as if she were above

with a sigh, she met both of their eyes with a cool,