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?”

flinched, her eyes flickering with a moment of indecision.

her arm fully. A collective gasp filled the room as everyone’s eyes locked onto her

marred Allison’s skin, its severity clear to anyone who looked. But there was

“Looks

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

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

venom, “are you still going to play

promise of unspoken violence hanging in the air. Despite the pressure, Verruckt found himself doubting

confusion, her voice innocent, yet

her

across his features.