Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 544:

With Kylo’s stance uncertain, Amor knew she had to tread carefully.

The consequences of being caught cheating in Muisvedo were dire unless she could placate Allison. So she chose her words with precision. “Gold, jewels, influence, power, even a man — name your price. I’ll make sure you receive it in exchange for overlooking this game.”

Amor was offering everything within her power, the pinnacle of temptation. Anyone would be tempted. After all, her foreign enterprises were highly lucrative.

Allison, however, merely smiled, the expression deceptively sweet.

“Don’t worry, my request isn’t unreasonable, and you can certainly meet it.”

Her smile vanished, replaced by a cold resolve.

“Miss Prescott, as per our contract, I demand your fingers.”

stunned silence, the kind where even the slightest

had anticipated this move. That an orphan with no allies or powerful connections would

with rage, the

Allison was serious and wouldn’t relent, Amor realized that any further bargaining attempts would only deepen her humiliation. Desperate, she

Muisvedo, Allison would ultimately need

her frustration and tried one last time. “Kylo, as I’ve explained, the benefits between us are substantial. Are you really

finish, Kylo cut her

you understand my limits, don’t you? I

leg casually crossed over the other, his face a

now,”

“Understood.”

eyes widened, momentarily

already approached, flanked

“Miss Prescott, forgive me.”