Chapter 797:

Once the bodyguard left, Allison gently rapped on the study door.

A robust voice from within greeted Allison before she had a chance to speak. “Come in. The bodyguard’s filled me in.”

“I mean no harm,” Allison responded in a hushed tone as she pushed the door open.

Inside, Mollie was seated at her desk. The only source of light came from a dim desk lamp, casting a soft glow and giving the room a moody ambiance. Mollie’s features were sharp and somewhat spectral under the light, and her eyes were steady as she watched Allison in silence.

“Please, have a seat, young lady.”

settled into the chair across from her, taking a

album. Her eyes carried a wistfulness that spoke of deep-seated grief, as if she were miles away, lost in memories of a cherished past. It was clear that Mollie was grappling with a profound sadness, the kind that lingers and refuses to let go, possibly

carefully reviewed the details laid out before

what I said outside the

could finish, Mollie smiled and cut her off. “Miss, I know you were spinning tales. Given my husband’s health, he’s hardly the philandering type.”

you to think again and leave while you can.” Her voice was

words sliced through the

deceit in mind. In silence, she slipped

go, please take a look at this.” Mollie’s eyebrows knitted together

in Allison’s hand. With a quick twist of the lamp dial, the room brightened, revealing the deep green glint of the

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