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.

front of you. There’s a jewelry box inside,” Verruckt said, his voice rough as the car began to move. “Your job today is to take it to Mr. Charles Blake’s wife.

box. Inside, there

Allison asked as the car slowed to a stop

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, she’ll approach you. Then you can tell her about the illegal

like a straightforward instruction, but Allison’s face stiffened. She couldn’t tell if

don’t get what you

chuckle, his face hidden in the shadows,

if you don’t understand. Just follow my orders,” he said, his voice rough but dripping with casual confidence. “If you don’t,

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

in thought. The emerald was massive and worth a fortune, especially with its fine, intricate carving. Even nobles would count themselves lucky to own such

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