Chapter 189

When Hades saw her coming out, he walked over to her.

"Tired?"

"I'm okay."

Hades nodded. "Then, come have dinner with me later."

Alanna stiffened suddenly. "Mr. Florentine, I can go back with Mr. Simmons."

Hades' eyes narrowed sharply. "Alanna, why not take my car?"

Alanna felt bitter and melancholy. "Aren't you going to see Ms. Smith?"

Hades looked at her. "It's just dinner. After eating, we'll go back together."

Alanna laughed. "But I don't like being around Ms. Smith. You must have noticed that she doesn't like me."

Hades scoffed coldly. "Then you should know that I don't like you riding in other men's cars."

Alanna looked down at the floor. "You can drop me off downtown. I can take a taxi back."

Hades didn't say anything else. It was unclear whether he agreed or not.

Jeff came over to say goodbye and casually asked, "When are you planning to return to Jagersville?"

Actually, their business trip was already concluded. But Hades glanced at Alanna. "We'll stay two more da