Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 748:

“This is my first attempt at making steak,” Allison said. Noticing his hesitation, she picked up a knife and began cutting the steak, her movements unhurried and precise.

“I could only get these ingredients from the downstairs market. Nothing fancy, but I hope it’ll do.”

Verruckt’s gaze shifted from the food to her face. “The supermarket here isn’t exactly cheap,” he noted. “Where did you get the money for steak?”

“Sharp as ever, Mr. Shaw!” She placed a bank card on the table with a casual air. “Mr. Williamson gave me this,” she explained. “He thought I might serve you something too ordinary, so he insisted I splurge a little.”

“Meddlesome as always,” Verruckt muttered, his tone cold. He then picked up the knife and fork, signaling his agreement to stay.

Allison slid the card back into her pocket. “If it bothers you, I’ll return it tomorrow. Just don’t hold it against him.”

with a dismissive wave. He began slicing his steak with the precision of a surgeon, his

a moment, he paused,

look

suspicion, explained with ease. “I heard you prefer medium-well, but I like mine well-done. They’ll

scrutinizing her. “Actually, I

hesitation, he swapped

all, she was well aware

does it taste?” she asked, her voice tinged

after a brief pause, added, “It’s surprisingly good — like something from

relief,” Allison said with a small

a five-star establishment, so the food was bound to be delicious, and she wasn’t about to reveal that detail. Allison was still a little

the cork popping audibly. She did that openly in front of