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.

have been involved

all, Kellan was the only survivor of the Burned Islands

charade?” Kellan repeated

was as cold as

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I wouldn’t have spent over a decade in a

to him, his expression

behind us. I’m here

was low but firm.

mouth, pretending

settled this peacefully. Why choose violence?” Inside, she was

he tapped his cane against the floor. “You’ve certainly surprised me today,” he said coldly. “But don’t

toyed with the pendant of her necklace, her lips curling

seem very capable. It really makes one doubt if personal safety can even

stood out starkly among the refined ladies of