Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

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.

of you. There’s a jewelry box inside,” Verruckt said, his voice rough as the car began to move. “Your

the drawer and discovered a slightly scuffed blue velvet box. Inside, there was a ring, its gemstone shining brightly — an emerald, worth more

it over to Mrs. Blake?” Allison asked as the car slowed to a stop at

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

straightforward instruction, but Allison’s face stiffened.

don’t get

face hidden in the shadows,

don’t understand. Just follow my orders,” he said, his voice rough but dripping with

Verruckt was. Allison wasn’t shocked. She

at the ring on her finger, deep in thought. The emerald was massive and worth a fortune, especially with its fine, intricate carving. Even nobles would count themselves lucky to