Chapter 754:

Jareth had to admit that Alice certainly was ambitious and tactical. Getting involved with Verruckt this quickly was something he hadn’t anticipated. His curiosity only deepened as he replayed the image of Verruckt’s injured lip in his mind. Unable to resist, he cornered Allison in the break room after leaving Verruckt’s office.

“So, Alice, care to share what went down between you and Mr. Shaw last night?” he asked with a sly grin, leaning casually against the counter.

Allison looked up from her coffee, her expression unreadable.

“Nothing happened,” she replied, her tone dismissive. “Mr. Williamson, you’re too nosy.”

Jareth wasn’t deterred. He folded his arms, his grin widening. “Oh, really? Then how do you explain the mark on his lip?”

was an accident.” Her voice was calm, but her

a brief hesitation, she added, “We just

easily convinced. He tilted his

guard, though she didn’t let it show. She quickly countered,

and sharp to drink without

rested his chin on one hand, his tone taking on a falsely benevolent edge. “Alice, I’m only saying this because I care. I’d hate to see you miss out on an opportunity that could change your life.” His smile was calculated,

haven’t you? You’re important to Mr. Shaw. But if you insist on clinging to your… current relationship, you might

him. “My current relationship?” she repeated, her tone neutral but curious. “Are you

nobody. He’s broke, can’t even afford to spoil a girlfriend as stunning as you, and, oh, here’s the

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