Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 632:

“Something I can help you with, Miss Perry?”

“Oh, don’t play coy with me — where’s Kellan?”

Carole looked up, her gaze landing on the telltale marks on Allison’s neck. The sight seemed to shock her, rendering her momentarily speechless.

“Melany warned me yesterday that you were seducing Kellan,” Carole finally spat. “I didn’t believe it at first, but now… Well, now I see the truth. You’re nothing but a conniving little bitch!” Since Kellan had abandoned her at the café a few days ago, Carole had been furious. Now, she was venting it all out. Allison’s smug face only triggered her further.

“You bitch, leave Kellan alone!”

Clearly, Carole had rehearsed this moment, adjusting her appearance just so, hoping to present her best self in front of Kellan. But seeing Allison’s rosy complexion, clearly having enjoyed a pleasant night, she was completely thrown off.

cut her off with a raised eyebrow, leaning casually against the railing.

Carole snapped

head in feigned contemplation, then gave a slow, knowing nod. “Ah, I see. So that makes you the angel, I

bristling. The insult had certainly hit

flushed

anything to jeopardize the partnership between my family and Kellan’s, you’ll regret it!” Her voice grew louder, as if she were the one suffering a great injustice. She was desperate for Kellan to step in on her behalf. But he was still nowhere to

she’d just heard something absurd. “Mr. Lloyd, Miss Perry here is talking business. Are you planning

relaxed, his arm casually wrapped around Allison’s

a great loss,” he remarked. His closeness to Allison was something Carole had never seen before — Kellan was known for his distance

struggling to keep her emotions in check. “That’s not

marriage is about matching status. Divorced women, those who’ve

above reproach, but her words struck a nerve in Kellan.