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!”

flashed through Allison’s mind. Had

hardened like ice. “I’ll

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

make sure no one disrupts us

doors to

Jareth could protest further, Verruckt was

he was set on confronting Kellan personally. She had to think fast to aid

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 the banquet

Verruckt replied, handing her a sleek black card. “There’s forty thousand

Mr. Shaw. Just make sure you come

tomorrow’s plan

offered a laid-back “Don’t

left Jareth taken aback. It seemed Alice and Verruckt had indeed become thick as thieves. But dwelling on their bond was a luxury—there were