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 in his other

the only survivor of the Burned

repeated with a

cold as a

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been fake, I wouldn’t have spent over a decade in a

to him, his expression sharp and unyielding, like a

is behind us. I’m here now,” Allison said, gripping

voice was low but firm. “Everything we

covered her mouth, pretending to be

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

certainly surprised me today,”

remained calm and collected as she toyed with the pendant of her necklace, her lips

seem very capable. It really makes one doubt if personal safety can even be assured,” she remarked with a subtle jab as she

out starkly among the refined