Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 634:

To him, she was little more than a pawn in a strategic game.

Carole’s frustration simmered beneath the surface. If it were…

That simple, she would have married Kellan already. But he barely looked at her. What more could she do? Yet, she dared not voice her doubts.

“Just give me another chance, Dad. I’ll make it happen.” After all, their fortunes were intertwined. In success, they would thrive together; in failure, they would fall as one.

“Don’t fail me,” Jax warned, his tone heavy with threat.

“Understood,” Carole replied, holding back her resentment. Once the call ended, her earlier humiliation resurfaced. She clenched her fists, her resolve hardening. She had to find a way to put Allison in her place.

go in together,” he said, leaning over

light streamed into the car,

still dazed from exhaustion, blinked awake, her body curled up in the plush seat like a contented, boneless cat. “No, let’s go in separately. I’d rather avoid the office gossip

— she could still feel the ghost of Kellan’s touch, how he’d pinned her against the bathtub and kissed

him. She knew exactly the kind of questions that would follow —

if you miss me, Mr. Lloyd,” she teased, flashing him a playful look, “you can always send me a

he swallowed, nodding. “Alright.” His voice was a low

sleek lobby. Allison took a moment before following, blending in with

got a lot of nerve, showing up here. I get it — you only landed this position because of your connections. But don’t let it go to your head. Know your place.” Gone was the thin veil of politeness; her words now dripped with open

ate her up all night, fueled by the sting of humiliation

clearly out for