Chapter 737:
Allison couldnât help but feel that Verruckt was a tyrant at heart. His words carried the weight of finality, leaving no room for negotiation.
Resigned, she forced a grateful smile. âThank you, Mr. Shaw. In that case, Iâll graciously accept it.â However, she was certain of one thing â Verruckt never made a move without an ulterior motive.
If the house had surveillance, it would be inconvenient for her to do anything. So that would be a problem for her to deal with later.
She still had to return to the basement to see how Kellan was doing tonight. Therefore, Allison appeared to recall something. âAnd Mr. Shaw, I still need to go back tonight to pack, and my mom left me a good luck charm; itâs still there.â
âIs the charm really that significant?â Jareth asked, his confusion evident.
By all logic, she should have been eager to move in without delay. To his surprise, Allison nodded earnestly. âItâs incredibly important. My mom gave it to me, and I canât even imagine spending a night without it.â
Jareth opened his mouth, ready to dismiss her concern, but Verruckt cut in sharply. âLet her go back tonight. Weâll help her move tomorrow.â
âUnderstood,â Jareth replied without hesitation.
The tension in the room pushed the doctors to treat the wound with remarkable speed.
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Once finished, Verruckt slipped on his coat and tossed a short knife toward Allison. âKeep this for self-defense. If you run into another thug like Yashiro, donât hesitate. If someone threatens you, deal with it decisively.â
Allison caught the knife with both hands, a flicker of embarrassment crossing her face at his words.
âBut⦠I donât know how to kill,â she said timidly, her voice small and uncertain.
Verruckt let out a cold laugh. âThen you had better start learning.â Without waiting for a response, he stepped into his car with unwavering resolve.
Jareth motioned for Allison to follow him, leading her to another sleek, expensive vehicle.
âDo yourself a favor and follow Mr. Shawâs orders. No debates, no detours,â Jareth instructed as he pointed to her seatbelt. âBuckle up. My job is to get you back safely, and I take my orders seriously.â
âThank you,â Allison murmured as she carefully tucked the knife away and fastened her seatbelt. Her gaze shifted to Jareth. âDoes Mr. Shaw often take his employees in like this?â
âNot in a million years,â Jareth replied immediately. âIâve never seen him take anyone under his wing. Must be because you saved him â seems like you hit the jackpot.â
As the car purred to life, Jarethâs eyes flicked to the rearview mirror, still mulling over the strange situation. Despite Aliceâs obvious beauty, she had a rather shy attitude and was hardly happy or vivacious. Did Verruckt like this type?
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