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!”

Dock? Kellan’s name flashed through Allison’s mind. Had Kellan been

like ice.

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

must make sure

doors to

Jareth could protest further, Verruckt was already slipping into his

Clearly, he was set on confronting Kellan personally. She had to

I’ll head back and catch some rest,” Allison said, getting to her feet and signaling

card. “There’s forty thousand on this.

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

plan to go off without

offered a laid-back

taken aback. It seemed Alice and Verruckt had indeed become thick as thieves. But dwelling on their bond was a