Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 497:

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“The earring is indeed in Fleeingland and linked to a human experimentation lab, but the blood on it belongs to a stranger.”

Allison flipped through the report, her gaze settling on the profile of an unfamiliar woman.

“Lilian Reynard, thirty-eight, from Vrining.”

She examined the details. “My mother wouldn’t know her. There’s no logical reason for her to have this earring.”

“She has a record,” Gordon explained. “Ten years ago, she was well-known in the underground gambling rings of Vrining, working as a dealer. But she couldn’t resist the thrill, lost everything, and fell into debt. In the end, she resorted to selling herself to survive. Eventually, she was caught and spent time in jail.”

Allison leaned back, processing the information. “A woman desperate and short on cash… it seems likely she stole it.” She doubted her mother would have given such a meaningful keepsake to someone like that.

then nodded. “I’ll help you find the

Lloyd.” Allison wasn’t one for unnecessary pleasantries. Since Kellan was

visibly unhappy. “Since Mr. Lloyd is so helpful, why don’t you take a break today, Allison?” he suggested, giving her a hopeful look. “How about a movie

“Tonight’s showing is a horror movie. If you actually want her to relax, maybe pick something

takes you to

speechless, before forcing a smile. “Well, maybe if someone hadn’t interrupted our earlier

for that.” Kellan’s tone was civil but icy. The tension between the two men was almost palpable. Allison felt the

“You two enjoy your chat. I

turned and walked away, leaving Kellan and Gordon behind in the silent alley.

was so absorbed in her

the mainframe restoration coming along?”

chest with a gasp.

“Or maybe you’re just