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!”

name flashed through Allison’s mind. Had Kellan

ice.

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

must make sure no one disrupts us

opens doors to

Jareth could protest further, Verruckt was already slipping into

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

Allison said, getting to her feet and signaling her intention to leave. “The chaos at the banquet really did a number

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

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

key for tomorrow’s plan to go off without

a laid-back “Don’t

had indeed become thick as thieves. But dwelling on