Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 742:

Allison’s eyes flickered with unexpected excitement, though she kept her tone light. “Alright, see you at seven then, Mr. Shaw.” She couldn’t help but suspect this was more of an excuse than a genuine reason. What could he possibly need from a house that had clearly been unused for ages?

With the documents sorted, Allison decided it was best to make herself scarce. She got up and approached the office door, only to feel Verruckt’s gaze land on her, sharp and unyielding like he had a sixth sense for her movements.

“Mr. Shaw, I was just thinking of going out for a cup of coffee,” Allison said, her voice casual, though her mind raced to come up with an excuse. She couldn’t figure out what was going through his unpredictable mind.

Verruckt’s eyes, sharp and penetrating, lifted from his desk to meet hers, as though he could see right through her words. “Alice, don’t blow up the microwave on this floor too.”

“…Okay,” she replied, thinking that was quite a blow to her pride. It wasn’t the response she wanted,

attention. The ground floor and the basement might as well have been different planets. With a steaming cup of coffee in hand, Allison wandered

researchers paid her no mind, but now she noticed their stolen

on for over ten minutes

the nearest female researcher, who wore a badge labeled Judith. Leaning in

her head. “No… nothing at all,” she said hastily, then turned away, trying to

“Judith, you were clearly staring at me earlier. Is there something you want to ask?” She smiled knowingly, as

toward Verruckt’s office before blurting out, “Did you really save Mr. Shaw last night?” The question caught Allison off guard. She tilted her head,

passing by. He was bleeding heavily, so I