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.

not to overdo it, asked nonchalantly, “What kind

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

did glow from within. In many ways, Alice brought to mind the late subject 001 — full of grit, fearless, never

you poking fun at me again?”

wasn’t made

“No, I’m serious. With the truth

it tough to keep a lid on certain cravings. Cocking his head, he added, “After all, you’re the only one gutsy enough to risk your neck for

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,

been much help, really.”

locked eyes with her. “It’s