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

doesn’t matter. We must make sure no

opens doors to

was already slipping into his

confronting Kellan personally. She had

today’s agenda, I’ll head back and catch some rest,” Allison said, getting to her feet and signaling her intention to leave. “The chaos at

her a sleek black card. “There’s forty thousand on this. Treat the extra as

appreciation, “Thanks, Mr. Shaw. Just make sure you

tomorrow’s plan to go off without a

offered a laid-back

as thieves. But dwelling on their bond was a luxury—there were bigger fish to fry