Chapter 460:
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Allison finally lifted her gaze and acknowledged her. âAllison Clarke.â
âAllison Clarke⦠Huh?â Carole mused, reading the name on Allisonâs badge. âWhat a lovely name. The moment I laid eyes on you, Allison, I knew weâd hit it off!â Caroleâs laughter rang out.
But then, as if on cue, she reached for the report Allison held, trying to take it with subtle finesse.
âSo, how about this, Ms. Clarke? Why donât you let me take this to Kellan for you?â Her voice dripped with overzealous sweetness, her lips curving into a disarming smile.
Allison saw through the thin veneer of politeness and the quiet probing lurking beneath.
âThank you, Miss Perry, but this report is crucial. I need to deliver it to Mr. Lloyd myself.â
Their eyes locked, and Allison maintained her composed demeanor.
Caroleâs gaze dropped, her manicured nails tapping lightly on the table as she added nonchalantly, âAlright, then weâll wait together.â
Allison offered a perfunctory smile.
Though busy, she deftly typed a freshly composed message on her phone.
A âdingâ soon pierced the silence, a new message lighting up her screen. Allison glanced at it.
Gordon, with a bunny profile picture, had sent: âAllison, I just used Cobweb to gather some related information. Weâve preliminarily located the streets of Fleeingland.â Another message followed, and Allisonâs expression grew intensely focused as she read, her brows furrowing into a serious line.
Carole couldnât resist chiming in. âMs. Clarke, texting your boyfriend? Unlike me, whoâs constantly being pressed by my family to marry â especially Kellan! They want us to tie the knot as soon as possible.â
Her tone dripped with envy, though it came off as playful and sweet. âI hope Iâm not bothering you, Ms. Clarke. I tend to be a chatterbox; I hope Iâm not annoying?â
Once she finished reading, Allison replied calmly, âNot at all. Though I think you may have misunderstood, Miss Perry â I donât have a boyfriend.â
Her distant yet polite tone revealed nothing but composure.
Carole froze, momentarily stunned. Her grip tightened on the table, dislodging a sparkling rhinestone that clinked onto the surface.
âOh⦠In that case, would you like me to introduce you to someone?â Carole offered, her warm smile faltering slightly. âConsider it my way of making amends for my little slip of the tongue.â
Just then, the office door swung open with a resounding bang.
Kellan strode in, tall and commanding, his presence filling the room. At the same moment, Allison shot Carole a glance, her eyes dancing with mischief. âSure, why not?â
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