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.

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

the drawer and discovered a slightly scuffed blue velvet box. Inside, there was a ring, its gemstone

Allison asked as

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 experiments.

but Allison’s face stiffened. She couldn’t

I don’t get what you

quiet chuckle, his face hidden in the shadows, making it hard to tell what he was

voice rough but dripping with casual confidence. “If you don’t, you won’t make it through the

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

glanced at the ring on her finger, deep in thought. The emerald was massive and worth a