Chapter 698:

Verruckt examined the half-bandaged wound with sharp eyes, studying Allison with suspicion. “How did this happen?” The people around exchanged uneasy glances. They knew what had happened, but no one dared to speak.

Allison’s lashes fluttered as she looked down, tears pooling in her eyes.

“The faucet… the hot and cold settings were reversed. I was trying to get cold water, but I didn’t realize until it was too late.”

“Reversed?” Verruckt’s eyes flicked to Jareth, who instinctively stepped forward to inspect the valves. After a moment, he straightened and replied, “Mr. Shaw, the hot and cold valves are indeed reversed.”

Verruckt’s gaze shifted back to the research team.

been tampering

Everyone shook their head.

one muttered, barely

his hand clamping around her wrist with deliberate firmness. She froze, forcing herself to remain passive, her eyes

is there

eyes bored into hers, and for a moment, she felt as though he could see straight through her act, through her skin. She had sensed the man’s aura moments ago during their fight. He was no longer

looked like a beast; especially

bandage,” he ordered with

attempting to appear agreeable. “O…okay,” she murmured,

wondering if the wound caused by Verruckt had been covered by the

Irritated by her deliberate slow action, Verruckt, who had been holding her hand, grew impatient. Without waiting for her response, he began unraveling the bandage wrapped

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