WorldNovelChapter 293: Dont worry, Allison.
I promise I wont cause any trouble.
When Gordon smiled, his eyes seemed to shimmer with a captivating light.
There was a youthful energy about him, a certain liveliness that made it feel as though the entire world faded away when he looked at Allison, as if no one else existed in his gaze.
But right after speaking, he felt a shiver run down his spine as a cold gaze closed in on him.
Gordon ignored it and kept his cheerful demeanor intact.
He wasnt someone easily intimidated.
You really have the nerve to say that, Kellan scoffed.
He cast a casual glance at his watch, the air around him turning frigid.
If youre in the mood to play childish games, you can wait until the gala is over.
Allison and I have important matters to discuss, and I doubt she has tto indulge in small talk or reminiscing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe let the silence hang for a beat, then turned his gaze to Allison.
His shadow stretched long beneath the soft glow of the chandeliers.
Isnt that right, Ms.
Clarke? Kellan knew Allison wouldnt entertain idle chitchat with just anyone.
And he also knew she wasnt the type to tolerate unwanted attention.
If a man ever tried pushing his luck with her, shed probably snap his arm in a heartbeat and feed him to the sharks without a second thought.
She was no damsel in distress.
But the way Allisons brow furrowed slightly made it clear that Gordons presence was a surprise, even to her.
Kellans comment served to diffuse the tension, albeit with a bit of bite to it.
Gordon felt the sting of the remark but refused to back down, his smile still in place.
He knew Kellan was ridiculing him, mocking him as simmature brat not worthy of standing beside Allison. Before he could respond, Allison nodded, her voice calm and collected.
The galas about to start.
Kellan and I have things we need to attend to.
Ill cfind you later when were free.
She hadnt expected to see Gordon here, of all places.
And with Kellan standing beside her, there were far too many things that couldnt be said openly.
Her words were a subtle promiseonce the twas right, they could catch up.
Feeling a bit guilty for having stood him up so many times in the past, she added, her tone softening, Youve been working hard lately.
Thank you for your dedication.
Her gaze softened as well, those mesmerizing eyes momentarily melting her usual reserve.
Gordons heart fluttered, a dizzying rush of happiness flooding him.
Yeah... Yes, of course.
Hed cwith the hope of a longer conversation, maybe even an opportunity to get closer to his boss.
But now, just that one complimentsimple as it washad his spirits soaring.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDont say that! Ill always do that for He coughed, interrupting himself.
Its alright, really.
We can catch up tonight if you have time! In his joy, he almost exposed their secrets.
But that didnt bother him, nor did Kellans piercing gaze.
Praise from Allison was rare and precious.
Most people knew her as the founder of the Cobweb, a shadowy figuren operating under the codenScarlet Snake. She was mysterious, elusive, and never one to hand out casual flattery.
For a moment, Gordon completely forgot his grievances from the past few days.
All the times hed grumbled about her broken promises vanished.
Back then, hed complained to his subordinates, The boss is impossible.
She says shell visit, but shes stoodup at least three times already.
Its torturecruel, even.
His colleagues had only laughed, telling him that someone like Allison wouldnt bother meeting with underlings unless she felt like it.
But now, here she was, speaking to him directly and even offering a m promise to reconnect.
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