Chapter 178

Alanna could not help but tremble when she heard Hades' words. She clenched her hands tightly into fists and forced herself to ignore her fluttering heart.

After a while, she asked, "Why? I thought you didn't care."

Hades looked at her quietly.

After a while, he said indifferently, "I don't care. But I would not allow someone else to covet something that belongs to me. Not to mention, allow them to try and make a move."

Alanna smiled. As expected, that's how it was.

He did it all because he would not allow someone to covet something that was his. It was not because of her.

In other words, he would have done the same thing even if the thing in question was a cat or dog he was raising.

Alanna tried her best to maintain her composure. She gave him a small smile. "Alright. I understand."

Hades looked at her. "Ms. Jacinto, why did you think I did it?"

Alanna took a deep breath and calmed her emotions. "I thought you helped me because you pitied me again."

Hades raised an eyebr