Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 699:

Allison’s breath caught in her throat. It became clear: he was questioning her. His seemingly nonchalant tone was laced with intent, designed to unnerve her and force a truthful answer.

She quickly calculated her response, lowering her eyes and feigning innocence. “I just… suddenly felt thirsty.”

Jareth, who had been watching closely, wasted no time in calling her bluff. “Liar, that’s not why you went to the break room.”

Verruckt’s face darkened, his eyes narrowing as if he’d caught her in the act. He glanced at the final layer of bandage on her arm, his voice now laced with ice.

“Is there any point in continuing, Alice?”

a moment of indecision. “N…no,” she

the final layer of the bandage, exposing her arm fully. A collective gasp filled the

who looked. But there was more — near

deepened. “Looks like a

black-clad men surrounding them sprang into action, their weapons drawn

pierced through her, cold and unwavering, as he studied the trembling

Miss Assassin,” he said, his voice dripping with venom, “are

promise of unspoken violence hanging in the air. Despite the pressure, Verruckt found himself doubting her. This delicate, seemingly naive woman couldn’t possibly be the ruthless assassin he had just battled. Perhaps

assassin?” Allison feigned confusion, her voice innocent, yet tinged with

her head in distress. “I… I’m not. I just broke

across his