Chapter 760:

It was a trick she knew would always work.

But their words struck Allison, who had been nearby, leaving her completely stunned.

Five years ago, wasn’t it Allison who had saved Colton?

At that time, Allison had been the one to pull him from the alley. Once she had made sure that he was safe, she had gone back to confront the group of robbers. But when she came back, Colton was already gone. To her surprise, Melany claimed the credit for what Allison had done.

Allison felt an urge to call out her lie right then and there. Yet, amidst all the swirling emotions, she couldn’t help but find the situation painfully ironic.

trusted her. In fact, he only grew more contemptuous. Now, they were completely apart, and she had found someone who truly meant something to her. As for Colton, he would eventually

said, choosing to stay quiet and not reveal her true identity. Rather than obsessing over the past, she decided to

reception room, she deliberately made her way to the break room. She poured herself a cup of hot coffee, then, without hesitation,

coffee cup aside. It wasn’t until the burn became

she bumped

motioning behind her. “Don’t you usually get your coffee on the first basement

up a workspace on the second basement level. Jareth didn’t respond to her question.

your hand?”

it’s nothing,” Allison answered, awkwardly lowering her hand, looking like someone who had been hurt but was too afraid to speak up.

of her, pointing to her hand without any hesitation. “I’m not doing this for you,” he said, “but I’m worried Mr. Shaw will blame me for not looking after the staff.” The red

face grew serious. “What’s going on? Haven’t you only been drinking

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