Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 839:

“I’m not about to bolt. I haven’t socked away enough for retirement yet.”

Allison ignored the dark hint in his words. Only a fool would be caught by him. Once the mission wrapped up, she wouldn’t stick around. Allison kept at it. “But could such a straightforward number really be the key? You’re not joking, are you?”

“Why not take a stab at it?”

That was exactly what Allison needed to hear. Feigning interest, she punched in the code. With a click, the door unlatched. Allison turned the handle and stepped through, the cool evening air kissing her skin. Right then, she was sure — it was indeed an escape route. Verruckt’s gaze followed her, his expression softening for a moment as the wind tousled her hair.

“You’ve asked two questions. One to go,” he reminded her.

overdo it, asked nonchalantly, “What kind of person do you think I

beautiful but foolish and useless soul,” he said

Alice brought

you poking fun

wasn’t made

With the truth serum, I answered each of your questions

head, he added, “After all, you’re the only one gutsy enough to risk your neck for

back, again and again, until they were sure. And once they were, they’d hold on for dear life.

sheepishly, “But I haven’t been much help, really.” She eyed the door warily. “Why would such an important door have such

locked eyes with her.