Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 825:

As Verruckt spoke, even Jareth beside him dared not look up. He knew that while his boss seemed to offer a choice, there really was none. If Alice decided to leave, she would likely meet a tragic end like Fiona’s in an instant. Verruckt was unpredictable, like a ticking time bomb. He was utterly unreasonable.

Allison, too, knew this was a trap.

“Mr. Shaw, I’ve made my decision,” she said, her voice delicate but carrying an undeniable determination.

“No matter what happens, tonight’s events are on me. I can’t leave. If I did, I’d carry the guilt for the rest of my life, and that would be worse than death.”

Her words only deepened the mystery etched on Verruckt’s face. “Alright, Alice, if that’s your choice.”

Since she had decided to stay, he wasn’t about to let her leave now.

sure what this strange feeling inside him was. But he knew one thing for certain: when he found something intriguing, he would stop

Jareth sensed something

drawn a crowd. They’re heading this way,” he

voice was frosty as he commanded, “Turn off

engulfed in darkness again. Allison, her eyes enhanced by

an instant, the world tilted sideways. Her instinct was to strike back, but she forced herself to hold back, resisting the

“Mr. Shaw, I can—”

Verruckt hoisted her onto his shoulder. “Zip

remarks. His broad, warm shoulder pressed into her side. His presence was

them to a new

It’s got to be

get far. Mr. Smith wants no survivors after we snag the