Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 843:

“Back to the office.”

Releasing her, Verruckt stood, squashing the strange emotions bubbling up inside him. Perhaps immersing himself in work would clear his mind. Or else, why would he imagine Allison taming him?

Allison nodded, her voice steady. “Okay.” She exhaled softly, relieved. Finally, she had snagged the escape route code.

Back in the office soon after, Verruckt, ever the workaholic, dove into the mountain of files before him, his face a mask, not once glancing her way. That suited her just fine. A moment of calm for Allison was rare.

The peace was shattered when Jareth burst in, urgency etched on his face.

“Boss, trouble at Eastshade Dock. Looks like someone has sneaked in!”

Kellan’s name flashed through

like ice. “I’ll

with concern. “But Mr. Shaw, although your fingerprint is needed there, your injury

We must make sure no one disrupts

doors

protest further, Verruckt was already slipping into his

Kellan personally. She had to think fast to aid

some rest,” Allison said, getting to her feet and signaling her intention to leave. “The chaos at the banquet

a sleek black card. “There’s forty thousand

card, Allison responded with genuine appreciation, “Thanks, Mr. Shaw. Just make sure you

for tomorrow’s plan to

offered a laid-back

indeed become thick as