Chapter 79: Kellan had not yet spoken, but the elderly butler behind him was visibly stunned by the revelation.
This necklace is the only memento Mrs.
Lloyd left behind.
A long time ago, she specifically stated that it was to be passed on to her daughter-in-law, as a symbol of the rightful mistress of the house.
Allison narrowed her eyes, surprised by the strange coincidence.
The memory of Kellan's mother was identical to the one his own mother had left him.
Indeed, this was left by my mother.
Instead of answering directly, Kellan removed his necklace and, in a low, resonant voice, commented: Miss Clarke, if you aspire to be mistress of the house, this necklace would suit you splendidly.
The old butler kept a stunned silence.
He was dreaming.
He felt like his heart was going to burst from shock.
It had been ages since he had seen Kellan wear such a relaxed smile.
Since Kellan's return from years of isolation, he had been burdened with fragmented memories and deep-seated traumas.
The butler barely remembered the last time Kellan had cracked a joke.
Over the past few years, Kellan had always seemed tense, as if the weight of the world rested on his shoulders.
But now, seeing how he joked with Allison, the butler noticed that Kellan seemed much calmer.
And even more surprising, Kellan was joking.
Sir, you've never shown any interest in those other women.
Why are you so keen to present this necklace to Miss Clarke today? The old butler looked up, the sun was shining brightly, but an unsettling feeling lingered.
Kellan replied, Because Miss Clarke means something to me and Lorna.
His demeanor was calm, making it impossible to decipher whether he was joking or talking.
seriously.
Allison couldn't read his thoughts, so she remained oblivious to the butler's inner astonishment.
Instead, she contemplated the necklace for a few moments, her emotions swirling like a storm.
The design and material of the necklace matched her mother's bracelet exactly.
After years of trawling the dark web, she recognized the craftsmanship as unique.
Could Kellan's late mother be related to his? The idea made him cringe, so he quickly dismissed it.
If this is so valuable, I simply can't accept it.
As for the collaboration with the perfume, I will consider it in the next few days.
Kellan did not insist any further and calmly put the necklace away, although an inexplicable feeling of regret came over him.
Let's go.
I'll go with you.
Worried about everything, Allison left as soon as she got into her car.
Kellan watched her in silence, and only came to when the car disappeared from his sight.
When he turned around, he was surprised to see that the butler had an expression of immense satisfaction, as if he were witnessing that his son had finally discovered love.
In an unexpected move, Kellan felt compelled to clarify: We've known each other for quite some time.
It was nothing more than a joke.
The butler knew that something had changed.
He couldn't help but smile even more.
One offered a necklace and the other rejected it.
If there was anything between them, it was your business.
Why are you sharing this with me, sir? I understand.
We have all navigated these waters.
The butler gave him a knowing look, as if he really understood the situation.
Her taste is impeccable, but Miss Clarke seems wary when it comes to matters of the heart.
If you want to win her over, you may have to try harder.
Kellan's tone turned serious.
Right now we're just friends.
However, as he spoke, memories of that night flooded his mind.
They had been intertwined in a way that was both intoxicating and addictive.
Even he had a hard time defining what he felt for Allison at that moment.
All he knew was that every time her name crossed his mind, his heart raced.
like a runaway train.
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