Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine Read Online Free

Chapter 489: The dismissal was cold and final.

Kellan had initially thought to use Carole, to test how Allison would react to his attention.

But instead, Kellan found himself tangled in his own emotions, growing hurt with each passing moment.

What Carole had meant as casual banter had turned out to be a grave miscalculation.

The only thing keeping her from outright expulsion was a debt: her familys past kindness to Kellans grandmother.

That, and that alone, prevented him from severing ties entirely.

Kellan, I told my dad Id meet you at the café.

If I go back now, hell definitely give me hell.

Caroles face paled as the thought crossed her mind.

Her fathers punishments werent just disciplinethey were a form of torment.

If she didnt manage to make things work with Kellan, she knew the brutal consequences that awaited her.

To make matters worse, there were curious eyes all around, watching her and Kellan, likely gossiping about their interactions and expecting some kind of chemistry.

She had thought Kellans invitation to the café was a good sign, perhaps even a step forward.

Now, though, she couldnt shake the sinking feeling that it was all backfiring.

Im sorry, she murmured, her voice tinged with desperation.

I didnt sleep well, and I wasnt thinking straight.

It wont happen again, I promise Before she could finish, Gordon laughed, a cool smile curling on his lips.

Kellan, if you can meet Miss Perry at the café, I dont see why I cant have a date with Allison here, he said, the faintest hint of mockery in his tone.

Besides, the things Allison and I discuss arent for just anyone to know.

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Gordons words dripped with thinly veiled hostility, wrapped up as casual conversation.

Kellans expression remained calm, but his gaze could have cut through glass.

Thats exactly what I want to say.

When Im speaking with Ms.

Clarke, Id appreciate it if you refrained from interrupting.

Otherwise, Ill have to teach you some respect… for your fathers sake.

Gordons brows arched, and his smile only grew colder.

Oh, is that a threat? The entire café seemed to shrink.

The warm chatter of patrons faded, swallowed by a tense silence.

Even Carole felt a chill in the air, the weight of the hostility thick enough to slice through.

It wasnt until now that she realized what was happening.

These two werent just talkingthey were sizing each other up, each vying for Allisons attention.

Yet in the middle of it all, Allison sat quietly, her gaze steady and impassive, as if she were above the brewing storm.

Finally, with a sigh, she met both of their eyes with a cool, unflinching stare.

Both of you, shut up.

Caroles jaw dropped, a tiny gasp escaping her lips.

Did she just…? Allison wasnt addressing just anyone.

Kellan, heir to the Lloyd family, was feared by most, even from the confines of his wheelchair.

His influence was enough to keep others at bay.

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