Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 655:

But the guard said nothing as she gestured for Allison to follow her to the elevator.

As the doors closed, Allison caught a glimpse of Kellan’s face across the room, their eyes meeting for a heartbeat. It was a fleeting moment, but it gave her a quiet sense of reassurance. If anything went wrong, she knew Kellan would be there.

Inside the elevator, the guard hit the button for the basement level and turned to Allison. “Your work area is near the boss’s office,” she said, her voice low. “Stay sharp.”

“Th-thank you,” Allison stammered, her fingers subtly clutching a blade hidden in her sleeve, ready for whatever might come.

The guard shot her a sidelong look, then gave a smirk, thinking that Allison was just a timid young woman with nothing special.

“Such a pretty face, shame you’re stuck cleaning.”

open, revealing the basement

sign glaring in the sterile light. A facial recognition system stood beside it, signaling that only certain people were allowed entry. The guard led Allison down a narrow corridor and

intimidating — just a regular office space with workstations, a glass-walled meeting room, and an enclosed executive office. No one seemed

the guard warned, her voice firm. “Keep your eyes to yourself. Having a pretty face won’t help if

guard nodded. “Your new cleaner

in a suit, muttered, barely sparing Allison a second glance. His indifference was evident, as if

here. I don’t want to see a single piece of paper or even a speck of dust on the

voice steady despite the unease tightening in her chest. She then set to work, the

the hallway, her eyes scanned the surroundings. It didn’t take long before she pinpointed the best spot for gathering intel — the

weight of high expectations. The break room, she suspected, was their refuge — a place for stolen moments of rest