Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 669:

She had initially feared being confined to the first basement level, but she was pleasantly surprised at how easily she’d been moved up to the second level. Glancing up at Jareth, she asked, “Was there something else you needed from me tonight?”

Jareth glanced at his wristwatch and nodded. “Your shift ended a while ago. It’s standard procedure for me to escort new employees out on their first day.”

“I appreciate it,” Allison replied, keeping her tone polite.

Before they left, she cast a final look around the bustling lab. The researchers were still at their stations, working with an intensity that suggested a critical deadline.

She blinked, genuinely puzzled. “Am I the only one heading out? Aren’t the others done for the day?”

work for everyone. They won’t be leaving anytime soon. Focus on yourself, Alice.

no point in prying further. Allison knew that the man before her was tight-lipped and not easily persuaded into revealing

elevator, Allison’s thoughts wandered. If Verruckt occupied the second basement, what secrets could be hidden in the third? Was

suddenly turned to her. “Do you have a place to stay? If not, the institute can provide housing.” Clearly, he

hesitated briefly, then offered a polite smile. “Thank you, but my boyfriend and I already found a place. I wouldn’t want

mention of her boyfriend, a glimmer of something passed through Jareth’s eyes. His tone remained

it’s wise to keep your options open. You never know

him extend mercy to anyone. Allison, however, played

talk to my