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?”

was an accident.” Her voice was calm, but her sharp eyes hinted that she knew exactly what Jareth was

a brief hesitation, she added, “We just shared a

wasn’t so easily convinced. He tilted his head, his

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

far too cautious and sharp to drink without staying

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

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

as she studied him. “My current relationship?” she repeated, her tone neutral but curious. “Are you suggesting I break up with my

your boyfriend’s a nobody. He’s broke, can’t even afford to spoil a girlfriend as