Chapter 578: Chapter 578

Chapter 578:

“Not too long ago,” Allison replied, smiling as she steadied Rebecca, only to see Ferdinand approaching just behind her.

“Well, well, look who’s here with Mr. Blakely! You better spill everything,” Allison teased.

Rebecca rolled her eyes. “Family pressure. They’re pushing for an arranged marriage, so Ferdinand and I are on these ‘dates’ — though we’re hardly interested in each other. They’re watching us like hawks!”

Allison followed Rebecca’s pointed glance. A short distance away, several bodyguards loitered in the shade, keeping an ever-watchful eye.

Ah, she understood now: both were under heavy family pressure, forced into company neither had chosen. Ferdinand, catching her look, gave a wry smile and raised an eyebrow at Kellan.

“So, Mr. Lloyd, is this why you hung up on me earlier? Here I thought friendship meant more than a date.”

Kellan met his gaze, unbothered. “And aren’t you on a date with Miss Green?” he replied smoothly. “Seems we both have company tonight.”

Rebecca rolled her eyes as she saw Ferdinand approach. “Mr. Lloyd, don’t twist things — I’m only putting up with this charade for the family’s sake,” she said with a teasing grin.

Ferdinand shrugged. “Likewise, Miss Green. Trust me, I’m just playing the part.”

They both shot each other a glance. The mutual disdain was evident.

Allison was almost laughing. “You two are honestly like an old, bickering couple.”

“Lose the ‘couple’ part. We’re just bickering, thanks.” Rebecca shot back with a scoff.

But then her gaze drifted and landed on a faint love bite on Allison’s neck — subtle but unmistakable.

Rebecca’s eyes sparked with interest.

“Oh, sweetheart, do tell — what’s going on with you and Mr. Lloyd?”

Though whispered, the question didn’t escape Kellan’s earshot. He observed Allison carefully, recalling her earlier words about needing time to ease into their new relationship.

Would she be open about it? But Allison’s response was simple and resolute.

“Yes, Kellan and I are dating,” she announced, her fingers threading confidently through his. “We just made it official yesterday, so I haven’t had a chance to tell you.”

Her words struck Kellan like a firework, a sudden spark of light and warmth in his chest. A soft smile played on his lips as he watched her, savoring the moment.

“Yes,” he echoed, lifting their joined hands slightly. “We’re a couple now.”

Rebecca’s jaw dropped as she processed the unexpected confession. “Wait — what? You two? Together? Wow!” In fact, she had always felt there was something between them. She had pegged them both as oblivious romantics, thinking they’d take forever to act on anything. But now, here they were, officially together.

A genuine smile softened her face, and she reached out, touching Allison’s arm with a warm squeeze. “Sweetheart, if Mr. Lloyd ever dares to break your heart, you know the Green family has your back. We’ll be there, pitchforks and all.”

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