Chapter 774:

“Stay still.” Verruckt’s voice was cold, and he leaned slightly toward her.

It only took a moment to buckle her in, but the air between them felt unusually still and tense.

Allison couldn’t see Verruckt’s face, but his presence felt like a storm — heavy and unnerving. She fought the impulse to snap at him and shoved his hand away. “Thanks, Mr. Shaw.” Click! The seatbelt finally clicked into place.

“No need to thank me. I figured you were too clueless to fasten it yourself,” Verruckt said, his tone flat.

Allison bit back the urge to strike him, responding, “I can do it.” Her hands weren’t broken, after all. Of course she could manage a seatbelt.

inside,” Verruckt said, his voice rough as the car began to move. “Your job today is to take it to Mr.

a slightly scuffed blue velvet box. Inside, there was a ring, its gemstone

over to Mrs. Blake?” Allison asked

Verruckt answered, pulling out the ring. Without hesitation, he slid it onto Allison’s middle finger, his hand easily wrapping around her slender wrist. “Once Mrs. Blake sees the ring,

like a straightforward instruction, but Allison’s face stiffened. She

Shaw, I don’t

his face hidden in the shadows, making it

fine if you don’t understand. Just follow my orders,” he said, his voice rough

sounded like a threat, but that was just the way Verruckt was. Allison wasn’t shocked. She just blinked and replied, “Alright.” The light changed to

emerald was massive and worth a fortune, especially with its fine, intricate carving. Even nobles would

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