Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 562:

Allison smirked. “I expected more from you, Sherman. Your boss was right there, playing the game, and yet you had your eyes shut. Are you really that scared?”

Sherman’s gaze darted nervously to Kellan, whose expression remained unreadable. He faltered, “Mr. Lloyd… I didn’t mean any disrespect. It’s just… gambling scenes aren’t exactly familiar to me.”

He paused, a grin breaking through as if remembering something amusing. “Besides, I knew Ms. Clarke was formidable, so I felt more at ease. Seeing her catch Amor cheating was priceless.”

Kellan, standing slightly apart, responded with detached amusement, “You must have plenty of time on your hands with all that chit-chat.”

Sherman went silent. He cleared his throat. “Mr. Lloyd, I think it’s best if I take the cash and head back now.”

sign to retreat. Sherman wasn’t clueless; he could read the barely perceptible tension simmering between Kellan and Allison. Sensing that it was best not to intrude, he turned

footsteps faded, leaving only

calm. “By the way, I owe you thanks, Mr. Lloyd, for your support today. You not only

Even those bound by marriage might falter when faced with such high stakes. Yet Kellan

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layered. As he spoke, thoughts of his earlier encounter with Kylo at the

wealth spans continents, and he commands a formidable group of trained assassins.” There was more he didn’t say aloud. Kylo’s gaze earlier had held something else, an elusive expression when it lingered on Allison. It resembled the calculated patience of a

to get close to Kylo. Through

He responded with a simple, “Alright,” but the depth

them, as if they were the last two people on earth. Despite her earlier bravado, victory left Allison with an unexpected