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.

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

the spell of the truth serum, Verruckt didn’t hold back. “A beautiful but foolish and

Alice brought to mind the late subject 001 — full of grit, fearless,

“Are you poking fun at me

made

With the truth serum, I answered each

on certain cravings. Cocking his head, he added, “After all, you’re the only one gutsy

wounds made trust a rare commodity. They’d test the waters and pull back, again and again, until they were sure. And once they were, they’d hold on for dear life. That was how it had been with her and Kellan back in the day. Now, she was playing the same game with Verruckt, making sure he couldn’t

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

locked eyes with her. “It’s a