Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 841:

“The thing is, my strength isn’t just natural. It was amplified on the island by researchers dosing me with drugs. Bill got wind of it and had his people whip up a similar concoction.”

There was a menacing edge to Verruckt’s voice.

“He wanted me powerful, yet under his thumb.” Allison inhaled sharply. “So you’re essentially chained to his bidding.”

“Pretty much,” Verruckt answered, his tone shadowed with darkness.

“That’s also why Bill is in bed with Immortality Pharmaceuticals. He needs a workaround — someone to develop new drugs without letting me know. I’ve been butting heads with Immortality Pharmaceuticals for years, while the mayor makes a killing off both sides.”

At that moment, Allison’s face twisted in genuine disgust. “What a despicable, shameless man.”

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