Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

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?”

paused for a heartbeat, then answered, “It was an accident.” Her voice was calm, but her sharp eyes hinted

she added, “We just shared a

expected her explanation to put an end to the conversation, but Jareth wasn’t so easily convinced. He tilted his head, his gaze turning

remark caught Allison off guard, though she didn’t let it show. She quickly countered, “Maybe you don’t know him as

too cautious and sharp to drink without staying on high

taking on a falsely benevolent edge. “Alice, I’m only saying this because I care. I’d hate to see you miss out on

haven’t you? You’re important to Mr. Shaw. But if you insist on clinging to your… current relationship, you might just let him slip away. Is that what you

her tone neutral but curious. “Are

broke, can’t even afford to spoil a girlfriend as stunning as you, and, oh, here’s