Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 1040

Chapter 1040:

He understood all too well — speaking of this would sign his death warrant.

The Lloyd family was adept at burying both bodies and secrets.

“Impressive. Both of you.” Brook surveyed the carnage, his voice cold and clipped.

He had witnessed enough bloodshed in his life to render him impervious to fear.

Yet, seeing his son and Allison fight the bodyguards ruthlessly without hesitation still irritated him somewhat.

The truth was clear — Allison was capable of taking a life.

This woman was not what she appeared to be.

“Kellan, as your father, I never knew you were so adept at combat,” Brook said, his eyes narrowing. “Or was your leg injury just a charade?” Doubt twisted in his mind, feeding on his paranoia.

been involved in

only

Kellan repeated with a

as cold as

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I wouldn’t have spent

dark intensity clung to him, his expression

behind us. I’m here now,”

voice was low but firm. “Everything we

her mouth, pretending to

choose violence?” Inside, she was gleeful, knowing Brook’s hostility

hardened as he tapped his cane against the floor. “You’ve certainly surprised me today,” he said coldly. “But don’t think I can’t handle the likes of

toyed with the pendant of her

really makes one doubt if personal safety can even be assured,” she remarked with a subtle jab

starkly among the refined ladies of