Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 745:

After finishing work, Jareth made it a habit to walk her to her new residence. The apartment building stood in the middle of a wealthy neighborhood, where life seemed slower and the people moved unhurriedly.

“Alice, this is where I’ll leave you,” Jareth said, halting at the front door but choosing not to step inside. Without clear instructions from Verruckt, he didn’t dare cross the threshold.

“If there’s anything you need for your day-to-day living, don’t hesitate to ask,” he offered.

“You’re very thoughtful, Mr. Williamson,” Allison replied with a polite tone. “I feel guilty troubling you.”

Jareth’s reply carried a subtle undertone. “It’s no trouble at all. After all, you’re staying in Mr. Shaw’s home now. Helping you is like helping him. Besides, I might call on you for a favor one day.”

she hadn’t caught the underlying message in his words. “Oh, by the way,” Allison began, her tone

his phone. “What do you need?”

felt as though he could make even the most

tonight’s meeting had been canceled and Verruckt

go through all that trouble,” Allison said quickly, waving

this,” he said. “Mr. Shaw is

Allison said with a

nearly set. A soft amber light streamed through the

angular, as precise as the calculations in a scientist’s notebook. Even the golden hues of the sunset seemed to lose their warmth