Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 708:

The injury on his arm wasn’t from the repair work, but rather from a moment of anxiety when he worried that Allison might not be able to escape the lab. In a split-second decision, he had yanked at some wires, triggering a short circuit in the electrical box, which caused sparks and left him with burns.

Amya had reassured him that Allison was safe, but hearing the gossip made him uneasy. He couldn’t shake the feeling that her situation was still dangerous.

However, his position left him with little room to inquire further. He had to find a way to return to the office once more.

As he glanced down at the screw in his hand — just removed from the air conditioner — he silently hoped that the unit would break down again soon.

Meanwhile, in the second basement level, Allison had finished sorting through the pile of documents. With quiet confidence, she presented them to Verruckt. “Is there anything else you need me to do, Mr. Shaw?” she asked, her tone polite but pleased. It looked like she was clearly enjoying her role.

felt a

her to handle those important documents. As Jareth mulled over this, Verruckt, with his characteristic

Then, with a feigned air of embarrassment, she added, “Can I come back to work tomorrow? I haven’t received

“Hmm,” and didn’t even raise his head. Allison beamed at the nonchalant response. “Thank

steps unmistakable. She greeted

Shaw, if

said coldly. “Today’s incident had to have been a team effort. If she’s the

with the entire place locked down, keep searching for the assassin. The target is injured and can’t slip away

“Understood.