Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 731:

“Alright, I’ll keep digging,” Jareth said with determination. “Mr. Shaw, I’m bringing reinforcements to you right away.”

As the call ended, Verruckt’s brows furrowed, his mind still swirling with doubt. Before blacking out earlier, he had faintly heard a few mafiosos pleading for their lives, their voices quivering like reeds in the wind. Whoever their opponent was, they were formidable — far beyond the reach of the Sanric district’s usual players.

Verruckt’s gaze landed on Allison, who stood trembling in front of him, her tear-streaked face a portrait of helplessness. He narrowed his eyes, his expression hardening once more. It couldn’t possibly be this sobbing, fragile woman.

Allison darted nervous glances around the decrepit factory, the dilapidated walls and eerie silence gnawing at her resolve. “Mr. Shaw… how much longer until they get here?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Ten minutes,” Verruckt replied flatly, pressing a hand to his bleeding wound. His voice was sharp as a blade. “Stop the waterworks. If you’ve got enough strength to cry, then get over here and do something useful.”

lips trembling. “But… I

around his injury. The blood-soaked

said, his tone icy, “you’d have a whole

and the

flushed with embarrassment. “I didn’t realize

deep down, Allison wasn’t really

as a ghost, curled his lip in a sneer. “Look

was gruesome, and Allison immediately covered her face

do it,”