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.

Kellan have been involved in

all, Kellan was the only survivor of the Burned Islands

charade?” Kellan repeated

cold as

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wouldn’t have spent

his expression sharp and unyielding,

us. I’m here now,” Allison said, gripping his hand

but firm. “Everything

covered her mouth, pretending to

she was gleeful, knowing Brook’s hostility towards

me

and collected as she toyed with the pendant

bodyguards don’t seem very capable. It really makes one doubt if personal safety can even be assured,” she remarked

stood out starkly among the refined ladies of