Chapter 235

Terrence watched their retreating figures. He felt as if he was suffocating. He stepped forward and kicked James again to find some relief. Lately, he hadn't been troubling Alanna. Yet, her image grew obsessively in his mind. Terrence felt tormented and increasingly resentful.

He had heard about the conflicts between Alanna and Hades. He thought he would have a chance with her if she left Hades. But to his frustration, she presumably preferred a gigolo over him. Annoyed, Terrence kicked James again. "Wretch!"

Hades pulled Alanna out and headed straight to the parking lot. After putting her in the car, he scoffed. "Ms. Jacinto, you always manage to surprise me."

Alanna stayed silent. She felt no guilt about the evening's events but knew Hades wouldn't see it her way.

"What brought you to the Vortex Vibes?" he asked.

"End-of-year department gathering," she replied softly.

Hades laughed coldly. "Is this how your department usually gathers? In a nightclub?"

Alanna's lips twitched,