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.”

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

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look

heard you prefer medium-well, but I

his head, scrutinizing her. “Actually, I

he swapped

well aware that he was sensitive

does it taste?” she asked, her voice tinged

spoke curtly, then, after a brief pause, added, “It’s surprisingly good —

a relief,” Allison said with a

Restaurant was indeed 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

wine bottle with practiced ease, the cork popping audibly. She did that openly in