Terrence instantly lost all patience. "Just pretend you never saw anything, Mr. Lawson."Terrence shoved Shane aside and approached Alanna once again.Shane quickly signaled to the others. "Call the cops."Terrence smirked. "Mr. Lawson, do you still want to make a living in Jagersville?"Shane laughed. "Of course I do. But I can't just watch as something like this takes place in my firm, can I?"Terrence snorted. He'd never been at such a disadvantage. The slap, in particular, fed his anger the more he thought about it. How dare that bitch hit him?He grabbed Shane's collar. "I said you should pretend you saw nothing. Do you not understand me?"Shane remained calm and composed as he looked at Terrence. "I have surveillance cameras installed around here, Mr. Abbott."Terrence smirked and landed a punch on Shane's face. "So what if you do? I'll hit you all the same!"He was already frustrated recently, what with all sorts of troubles cropping up in his company. And now, Alanna a
The bleak wind blew as Hades stood there in his coat.Although he was just standing there, Alanna tensed.Her mind buzzed.She did not expect to see Hades after calling Yves.She also wasn't sure if Hades had overheard what Shane had just said.Shane immediately frowned when he saw Hades.Talk about timing.On the other hand, Terrence was thrilled and smirked when he saw Hades."Hades, did you hear them? I'm not trying to falsely accuse anyone here. "Mr. Lawson showed off his strength today. He didn't even care about his career in Jagersville. He was even willing to hit me to play the hero for Ms. Jacinto." Hades turned to look at Terrence before turning to Alanna. Then, he chuckled."Ms. Jacinto, you have quite a knack for stirring up trouble."Alanna's expression was slightly tense.Hades walked over and touched the handprint on her neck."I heard you were doing all this out of jealousy?""I wasn't!" Alanna immediately denied it."Then, why did you do it? Can you ex
Hades immediately raised his eyebrow.He smiled at Alanna, but he did not look happy."What do you have to say to me?"Alanna turned to look at Shane. "Mr. Lawson, please wait outside for a moment."Shane looked at Alanna with slight worry.However, Alanna only said, "It'll be quick."Shane looked at Hades and nodded in the end.After Shane left, Alanna looked up and met Hades' gaze."Mr. Florentine, Mr. Lawson has things he needs to do."Hades reached out to grab her hand instead. His slender fingers glided gently around her wrist.It was as if he was playing with a fun toy."So?"Alanna took a deep breath. "So, can you let Mr. Lawson leave?"Hades smiled."Ms. Jacinto, what are you so afraid of?"What was she afraid of?She was afraid that the nanny's fate would befall Shane.That nanny had been fired after merely upsetting Hades.So, if Shane were to make Hades livid, he might no longer have a career in Jagersville.She didn't think Shane should sacrifice himself
Alanna immediately began to struggle.After everything that had just happened, she wasn't willing to do it with him tonight.But Hades did not give her a chance to protest. He was using all of his strength to exert dominance.His body began to heat up as Alanna was now trapped in his embrace.He understood her body well.But suddenly, Alanna's body began to relax.He took that opportunity to force his thighs in between her legs.They began to kiss intimately inside the bright elevator.Alanna opened her eyes only to close them again.Hades chuckled and asked shamelessly, "Ms. Jacinto, why did your body suddenly go soft like putty?"Hades had always been a bastard during sex. He would whisper obscene things into Alanna's ears every time they did it. It tended to make her go red and shy.But today, Alanna only felt humiliated.She didn't want this. Yet her body could not help but react toward him.Hades was delighted by her reaction.Alanna had a flexible body. She probably
It was an anti-inflammatory cream for the private parts."I'm sorry. I was too excited and got a bit rough."Alanna looked uncomfortable but quickly returned to her polite and distant behavior."I can do it myself."Hades narrowed his eyes at her. "Are you sure you can do it yourself?"Alanna looked at the salve. "I'm sure."Hades did not hand the salve over to her. Instead, he pulled her toward him."Why are you being shy? It's not like I've never seen it before."Alanna looked uncomfortable.At the end of the day, there was still something between her and Hades.She could sleep with him as she was taking his money.But she did not want to do anything intimate with him."I really can do it myself."She wanted to take the salve, but Hades did not give it to her.She watched as Hades' expression darkened gradually, so she gave up.After applying the salve, Hades went to the bathroom to wash his hands."Rest for a while. There'll be some other medication for you to take l
Alanna woke up in a daze and saw Hades helping her into a set of clothes."Why do you have another fever? Are you in any discomfort?"Alanna heaved heavily. "I don't feel well at all."It even felt uncomfortable for her to breathe as it felt like there was something stuck in her throat."Hades, I can't breathe."Then, she began to cough and felt a wave of nausea.Hades did not hesitate and carried her out of the room.…Hades drove quickly, and they soon arrived at the hospital.After the doctor understood her situation, the doctor asked her to do an allergy test.After the results were out, the doctor asked, "Do you take birth control?"Hades looked at Alanna and said, "She just took some."The doctor nodded. "Alright. Then, the results are clear. She's allergic to birth control pills. I've already prescribed some medication for her. "She'll just need to do an IV drip later. You should be more careful in the future. Her allergic reaction is quite intense. Don't let her e
"I apologize, Mr. Florentine. That nurse was an intern."Hades frowned. "You can fire that nurse who was a fan of Melanie."The nurse's expression changed.Wasn't he Melanie's rumored boyfriend? Why would he want to fire Melanie's fan?After a moment, she remembered Alanna.She looked at the woman lying on the bed. Her airway was obstructed due to an allergic reaction to contraceptives.Her eyes flickered as she looked at Alanna with a strange gaze.Alanna pretended not to see the nurse's gaze.After putting on the IV drip, Alanna closed her eyes.Hades stood at the side. After some silence, he asked, "Are you still feeling sick?"After Alanna had reached the hospital, the doctor prescribed her some medication to fight the allergies.However, the doctor decided to give her an IV drip due to her intense allergic reaction.Her symptoms had probably toned down slightly after she had taken the medication."I'm feeling much better now."Hades nodded. "Are you hungry?""I'm no
Alanna immediately frowned. Luckily, she reacted fast enough.That woman was Janice's mother, wasn't she?She suddenly felt amused by the situation. She was the victim here, but why was everyone treating her as if she was the one in the wrong?Will forgiving them make what they did right?Then, who would pay for all the hurt and pain she suffered?Pain flashed across Alanna's eyes. "Ma'am, please let go of me! Get up!" There was anger in her tone.The woman hugged her tighter when she heard Alanna's words."Ms. Jacinto, please forgive my husband and my daughter. I beg you. I'll do anything you want. My family will even face bankruptcy if you want. It doesn't matter. I beg that you forgive them!"Alanna chuckled coldly. "You're begging the wrong person!"Alanna's tone was still considerably calm. "You should beg your daughter to tell you the truth instead of begging me for forgiveness! She can plead for leniency if she tells the truth."The woman froze slightly. "What do you
He casually picked it up and glanced at it, his eyes filled with displeasure. "Who is this pretty boy?"Alanna looked at the snow outside."Can't you tell? A handsome guy."Hades frowned. "Is he more handsome than me?"Alanna couldn't be bothered to answer him.Hades lowered his eyes and held her waist. "Ms. Jacinto, are you feeling needy?"Alanna furrowed her brows. "Hades, can you be serious?"But Hades shamelessly replied, "If you have any needs, just give me a call. I'll be at your service anytime and anywhere."Alanna glared at him. "Hades, have some dignity."Hades chuckled. "Ms. Jacinto, are you doubting my abilities?"Alanna kicked his leg without hesitation.Hades laughed. "Feeling better now?"Alanna paused before nodding slightly. "Thank you.""Silly girl. Why are you thanking me?" Alanna smiled and got back to her work. She glanced at the man on the other side, who was busy replying to emails on his phone."If you're busy, you don't have to come over here on
Alanna was surprised. She then looked up at the man before her.She had a guarded expression.The man chuckled and handed her another business card. "I'm Mason Lowe and a classmate of Grayson's. I've heard a bit about you from him. I happened to have a business meeting recently that required translation. Would you be interested in taking up the job?"Alanna remained wary."Mr. Lowe, since you're Grayson's classmate, it would be more convenient to talk to him. I have something to attend to today, so I'll take my leave."With that, she pulled Chelsey and headed out. After their figures disappeared, Mason chuckled."She's quite guarded."He muttered to himself before lighting a cigarette. Just then, his phone rang. A woman's voice came from the other end."Didn't I ask you to approach Alanna? Why haven't you made any progress after such a long time?"Mason took a drag of his cigarette."Do you think it's easy to get close to Alanna? She's always surrounded by bodyguards. I o
Chelsey didn't know how to comfort Alanna."Ally, you need to move on."Alanna nodded without saying much. There was nothing else she could do.While the doctor examined Chelsey's wound and prescribed her medication, a commotion arose outside.Michel and the dog's owner had followed them to the clinic."Chelsey!"As soon as Michel entered the clinic, he called out.Chelsey gave him a sidelong glance. "What are you doing here?"Michel chuckled. "I came to check on you after hearing you got bitten."Chelsey scoffed. "What for? I got bitten by a dog, not you."Michel clicked his tongue. "Even if we were to bite each other, you would be the one who bit me."Chelsey aimed a kick at him. But before she could reach him, someone shouted, "Michel!"Chelsey immediately retracted her foot and glared at Michel. "Get out of the way. Stop being an eyesore."Michel chuckled. "Chelsey, are you reluctant to kick me?"Without hesitation, Chelsey aimed another kick at him. This time, she hi
Justin entered the room just in time to hear Alanna's questionHe paused briefly before taking a deep breath and walking up to her."Ms. Jacinto."Alanna turned around and saw Justin coming in with a stack of forms.Her lips twitched. But before she could speak, Justin beat her to it."Ms. Jacinto, what brings you here?" His demeanor was natural, showing no signs of evasion.Alanna pursed her lips and smiled slightly. "I'm here accompanying Chelsey for her shot."With that, she glanced back at the little girl."Is this your daughter?"Justin nodded, his eyes filled with affection as he looked at the girl."Yes, she's my daughter."Alanna's fingers twitched. "May I hold her?"Almost instinctively, the nanny holding the girl took a step back.Alanna's hands froze. She said, "Sorry."Justin's brow furrowed instantly.He glanced at the nanny before explaining softly to Alanna."Aashika was born prematurely and has a very weak immune system. We always disinfect before holdin
After leaving the detention center, Alanna seemed lost in thought.Although Tucker hadn't revealed much, she couldn't shake off her suspicions about Edmund."Do you think it could be Edmund?" Hades remained silent."The key question now is, if it's Edmund, why would he harm your mother?"Alanna lowered her gaze.Hades was right. She wondered why.Since learning that Tara was being targeted, she had thought of countless possibilities. Who could be behind the threats, and why would anyone want to harm such a fragile woman?But she still had no answers.Hades felt a pang of heartache."We'll find out eventually. Don't worry, if it's him, he'll show his true colors sooner or later."Alanna looked out the window and responded in a hum.Hades looked at her and gently caressed her cheek."Ally, don't feel sad. It hurts me."Alanna brushed his hand away. "Stop touching me all the time."Hades' mouth twitched."I've already asked Margaret to make preparations for the New Year.
Alanna glanced at him and brushed off his hand.Hades' eyes twinkled with amusement."Is it okay to spend the New Year's Eve together?"Alanna turned her head and looked at the calendar hanging on the wall.It was already mid-December.The New Year was approaching.Their baby was already three months old.If nothing had gone wrong, their New Year's Eve would have been filled with joy.Alanna withdrew her gaze, lowered her head, and straightened her clothes.Hades saw the glimmer of moisture in her eyes when she lowered her head.His heart ached, and he quickly hurried over to hug her."Everything will be fine."Alanna fought back her tears and nodded before pushing him away.Hades looked at her determined expression with a sense of helplessness."Let's go see Tucker. Maybe we can get some information about your mother."Alanna nodded and followed him out.After the two left, Chelsey rolled her eyes in the room."What a world! I have to see them being all lovey-dovey ri
In Northlight Group at Brunstein City, Edmund listened as his assistant reported everything to him."You mean, Olivia has been investigating Tara recently?"The assistant nodded. "Yes, and she's been very thorough."Edmund's pen snapped in his hand."Besides that, did she find out anything else?""She already found out about Tara's death."Edmund's face turned grim. "Got it."After speaking, he paused briefly. "Prepare something for me, and also, invite Mrs. Campbell to have lunch with me at the company."Olivia arrived at Northlight Group before noon.Before she could enter the office, she heard Edmund making a phone call."Mr. Florentine, I can help stabilize the stock price of Florentine Group with Northlight, but I hope you won't vent your anger on Alanna. Yes, she's important to me. You could say, even more important than Hudson."Olivia's steps abruptly halted. The smile on her face gradually disappeared.It wasn't until Edmund's secretary called out to her that Olivi
Alanna's grip on her phone tightened slightly."Hades, are you... really okay?"Hades chuckled. "I'm just trying to get some sympathy from you. Is it working?"Alanna pursed her lips and remained silent.Hades chuckled. "Go to bed early."After a pause, he added, "Also, try not to take sleeping pills.""Where are you?"Alanna suddenly asked.Hades was stunned.He glanced at the villa in the distance. "I'm taking a walk outside.""Taking a walk in the dead of winter?"Hades chuckled. "Ms. Jacinto, are you showing concern for me?"Alanna scoffed. "Go ahead and enjoy your walk."Hades quickly responded, "I'm outside handling some business. I just finished and suddenly missed you. So I wanted to call you."Alanna pursed her lips."Hades, we're partners now. From now on, don't hide anything from me."Hades' voice softened."Alright, I won't hide anything from you."Alanna didn't say much and hung up the phone directly.She silently looked at the sleeping pills on the beds
Afterward, he sneered, extinguished his cigarette, and drove away.Just as he left the residential area, a car suddenly came speeding towards him.Hades jerked the steering wheel.But the car behind him turned around and came back in his direction.Hades narrowed his eyes and stepped on the gas pedal, rushing forward.However, he didn't intend to shake off the car this time.Instead, he maintained a distance that allowed him to keep sight of the car. It was neither too close nor too far. He ensured that the car couldn't catch up with him and he wouldn't lose sight of it.The scenery outside became increasingly desolate.At some point, they were already on the outskirts.Surprisingly, Hades lit a cigarette at this moment.Then, he sent a location to Yves."Come handle the accident."Hades' car suddenly went uphill before rushing down a steep slope.The person in the car behind widened their eyes.Below the steep slope was a wall!They slammed on the brakes. But the speed