Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine
Chapter 88

Chapter 88: As soon as Colton and Melany left, a silent calm settled in.

Kellan, ever calm, turned to his assistant Sherman with a firm gaze.

Something has come up in the office.

Go deal with it.

Sherman hesitated, a look of confusion on his face.

It wasn't all resolved, but as soon as he saw Kellan's sharp, inflexible gaze, he knew better than to protest.

Understood! Sherman chirped.

She walked away quickly, and as she did, Allison reached into her purse and pulled out a wet washcloth to clean her hands.

Thank you for your help, Mr.

Lloyd, she said in a silky-smooth voice.

It's no big deal, Kellan replied.

with his usual calm tone.

They walked in sync toward the basement parking lot, their footsteps echoing softly.

The silence between them was not uncomfortable; On the contrary, it was comfortable, as if they had done this a thousand times before.

You are really going to let that opportunity slip through your fingers.

Kellan finally broke the silence.

The Everett Group is the largest name in advertising in the world.

They could be a valuable asset, you know.

She knew that Allison wasn't one to follow the rules to the letter.

It wasn't like her to let Colton have an easy way out, especially when a prize like that was at stake.

A subtle smile played on her eyes.

Allison's lips, her expression carried an air of mystery.

I always keep my promises, Kellan.

But whether Colton can reach an agreement with Mr.

Blakely That depends entirely on him.

I refuse to lift a finger to help.

The opportunity with the Everett Group had weight for the Stevens Group, but for Allison it was just another card in her hand, one she didn't mind discarding, not with the bigger picture she had.

in mind.

Furthermore, this matter involved Kellan.

He had intervened on her behalf, and while Allison knew he wasn't one to shy away from conflict, things could get complicated if tensions flared.

People would inevitably start whispering behind her back.

The last thing she wanted was to drag the Lloyd family into these legal battles.

Plus, she hated having to do favors.

Kellan didn't need to hear her say it to know what was going on in her head.

He could always read her, and now it was clear to him that she was not giving up the opportunity out of a sense of duty.

So you pretend to agree with Colton's wishes on the surface, but secretly you are setting him up to fail, Kellan commented in an omniscient tone.

I know Ferdinand; He may seem easy going, all smiles and small talk, but once you betray him, that's it.

He won't work with you again.

Given Ferdinand's influence, one knew better than to play with him.

The Everett Group had immeasurable power, capable of controlling the global narrative at Ferdinand's whim.

His instincts were sharp, and his strategic mind was leagues ahead of the average.

Public relations professionals always put on a friendly face, but behind closed doors they were ruthless.

They had the ability to destroy someone's reputation with a single timely article.

Understand quickly, Mr.

Lloyd.

Allison smiled, appreciating the ease of talking to someone who understood without needing to explain.

I spent three years with Colton.

The man is completely unconscious.

Probably because Mr.

Blakely was too polite the last time they met.

Even when he took Colton out of the deal, he did it so smoothly.

Colton probably thinks they're still on good terms.

But in reality, everything pointed to one fact: Ferdinand couldn't stand men like Colton: reckless, short-sighted troublemakers who only cared about quick profits.

Those guys might enjoy immediate profits, but they would never succeed in the long term.

Even if Colton takes my place, he added with a knowing smile, who knows what will happen when financing becomes difficult.

If things go wrong, everything will blow up in his face.

Kellan smiled, his eyes shining with admiration.

You really are something, Miss Clarke.

Today you had not only openly confronted Colton, you had set him up.

Her delicacy was impressive.

A satisfied smile spread across her lips as she looked at Kellan appreciatively.

In any case, I am in your debt.

“Thank you for stepping in today, Kellan,” he said sincerely.

If I'd had to deal with those two clowns on my own, things would have gotten a little… murky.

Kellan raised an eyebrow and narrowed his eyes playfully.

She was serious.

She always played the role of damsel in distress, as if she wasn't the one orchestrating it all.

In fact, Kellan had a feeling that if she hadn't intervened today, Colton and Melany would have faced something much worse.

Oh, stop acting, he scoffed, though there was a hint of scathing in his tone.

Anyway, if you really want to thank me, why don't you help me get rid of that poison.

We have crossed paths many times and been through many things together.

Why is it so hard for you to trust me? Allison gave him an incredulous look, raising her hands in feigned innocence, as if playing dumb.

What the hell are you talking about? I look like someone who would go around poisoning people.

She gave a soft, mocking laugh.

Ah, that was a joke.

I only gave you candy with vitamins.

Vitamins are good for you, you know.

Wait a minute.

You didn't think I was serious, did you? Where was I going to replace poison in that cave? There was no point in carrying poison when I went out.

Allison never saw herself as the type of person to give up.

If the time came, he would fight until his last breath.

And if she fell, she wouldn't do it alone.

Kellan blinked, briefly taken aback by her carefree confidence, before realizing he'd been taken for a ride.

But instead of anger, a smile appeared on his lips.

So you're going to tell me everything in advance, huh And you're not worried about me getting angry You must trust me more than I thought.

As he spoke, he nonchalantly pressed the elevator button, as if they were talking about the weather.

You need a ride homeNo, thank you.

Allison made a gesture of turning the car keys in front of him.

She knew he wasn't offering to take her out of courtesy; Obviously, he just wanted an excuse to replace out where he lived.

I have my own car, Mr.

Lloyd.

I wouldn't want to cause you any inconvenience.

Besides, we're not close enough to get a ride home, are we? We're not.

Kellan raised an eyebrow and lowered his voice.

You have already forgotten that night.

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