Alanna averted her gaze immediately, but her knuckles turned white from holding the glass. After some time, she sniffled. She took a sip of water before returning to the bedroom.The next day, she hopped into a taxi and headed to the cafe. Jeff was already there when she arrived. The morning rays landed softly on the striking man sitting in the cafe and turned heads.Smiling, Alanna walked over. "Thanks for coming."Jeff frowned at her. "You look healthy, but you're so much thinner than two days ago. Did you really refuse to eat?"Not knowing why, Alanna felt embarrassed. "It won't happen again."Jeff still appeared to disapprove of her actions. "Whatever may happen in the future, always remember that your health comes first."Alanna nodded with a smile.Hades entered while glowering. His expression darkened further when he set eyes on Jeff. "Has your performance dropped, Mr. Simmons? You seem to be quite free."Jeff laughed. "That won't be an issue, Mr. Florentine. I'll be sur
After Alanna finished speaking, she instantly turned and headed for the exit. Jeff couldn't help but frown as he watched them.Glancing at Hades' phone, he got up and patted Hades on the shoulder. "If you can't get over Alanna, you should first rid your surroundings of your admirers before trying to win her back."There's no wonder that she refuses to come back to you. You're in an ambiguous relationship with another woman."Hades looked down as he pulled out a cigarette. "You should just stay out of it, and everything will be fine."Jeff laughed. "Ms. Jacinto is single now, and anyone can pursue her. Even if I'm out of the picture, there will always be someone else. Am I right?"With that, Jeff packed his belongings and headed out.He could see that Hades hadn't gotten over Alanna.But Hades should show more sincerity when trying to make her stay. He shouldn't be behaving like he did. He shouldn't be saying that it all meant nothing to him.But Jeff wasn't obliged to remind hi
After leaving with Alanna, Jeff asked, "Do you have any food preferences, Ms. Jacinto? Or is there anything you don't eat?"Alanna thought about it and answered, "I have a sweet tooth, and I'm allergic to nuts, such as cashew nuts and almonds. Everything else is fine to me."Jeff was dazed. Moments later, he let out a laugh. "You and my mom have many things in common. Both of you are gifted in languages, have a sweet tooth, and are allergic to nuts. You two should get to know each other. I bet you'll have a lot to talk about."Alanna's eyes lit up. "Are you referring to Mrs. Simmons?"Smiling, Jeff nodded. "Mrs. Simmons to others. To us, she's just a spoiled little lady, thanks to my dad." When he said that, he sounded doting.Alanna was kind of envious. It was a pity that she wasn't as close to her family and had never known such loving families.Jeff noticed she looked down. "Don't worry. Your mother will get better sooner or later."Alanna smiled and nodded.Jeff took her to
Hudson said that on purpose because of Hades' ruthless ways when they were in Brunstein City.With his hands in his pockets, Hades stared at Hudson. Moments later, he scoffed. "Since when have you been so friendly with Ms. Jacinto here, Mr. Hudson? Besides, I remember telling you to keep your hands off someone else's woman."Alanna frowned and was about to say something when Hudson beat her to it. He said, "Oh? Is she still your woman? But I heard that you two have broken up."Furthermore… Ms. Jacinto will soon be under Northlight Group's employment. She'll be Northlight Group's manager instead of Brilliance Group's."Hudson had a different temperament from Hades. Hades was reserved and steady, while Hudson was bright and radiant. Though Hudson was only stating the facts, he seemed boastful.Alanna pressed her lips into a thin line.Hades' expression darkened instantly, and he looked at Alanna. "You're going to work for Northlight Group?"Alanna met his gaze. "You know that I ne
Alanna didn't know what to say.They arrived at Delecta Diner. Just as Alanna was about to get off, Hudson grabbed her. "Hades is right behind us. Link your arm with mine when we get down."Alanna frowned as she turned to look. Indeed, she saw Hades' car behind them.Hudson went to the passenger side and opened the door for her.He winked at her. "While I was waiting for you outside your workplace, I saw Melanie posting on social media that she'd be here tonight, too. They are probably here for a date. Surely you don't want to let them get the better of you."Alanna glanced at Hudson. She wanted to tell him it was unnecessary to put on a show. But in the end, she took a deep breath and linked arms with him.They got out and were arm in arm. Hades took it all in. His already sour expression turned frosty.Yves silently exhaled. Hudson was really bold. Yves had never seen anyone with the audacity to provoke Hades in public, but Hudson did it.Hudson and Alanna appeared to be a go
Yves' head throbbed as he watched the scene unfold. Hudson was truly fanning the flame. What date was he talking about?Hades had been meeting Melanie a lot less recently. If it weren't for the appointment with the plastic surgeon, he might not have come. But Hudson made it seem like Hades and Melanie were actually here for a date.Yves glanced at Alanna, who was expressionless. She didn't care whether or not Hades was on a date with Melanie.Why should she be surprised? That was a common occurrence even when Alanna and Hades were still together. Now that they'd broken up, there were even fewer reasons for Hades to stay away from Melanie.Even if they were there to spend the entire night together, that was none of Alanna's concern. She turned to Hudson and replied naturally, "Let's go."Hudson smiled and waved at the other three.Hades clenched his jaws and tried his best to control his fury, which was burning brightly in him.He underestimated Alanna. He thought she was just pr
But that was fine. He hoped Hades could remain blind to the extent that Alanna could get over him.Alanna stopped talking about it. She started talking to Hudson about the branch company in Jagersville. The preparation stage was coming to an end, and that was the main reason why Edmund had come.As they chatted, they entered the elevator. Upon exiting the elevator, a waiter led them to a private room.Two men stood at the door, and Jeff was one of them. The other was someone Alanna read about when she was reading up on Northlight Group's background—he was Edmund Campbell, the board director of Northlight Group, whom she was to meet today.Edmund's eyes narrowed when he saw her. His eyes sparkled oddly but only briefly.Hudson greeted him. "Dad, this is Ms. Jacinto. Isn't she more beautiful in person?"Edmund had an authoritative air about him. As he studied Alanna, he seemed to be able to see right through her.He sized her up and nodded after a long while. "She's beautiful, ind
Edmund frowned. It was inappropriate to decline Hades' suggestion now. So, he agreed. "Sure."With that, it was decided. However, the others had differing responses.Alanna felt her eyelid twitch. She didn't know what Hades was up to. She had the feeling that he was up to no good. He might even screw up her chance of getting employed.Meanwhile, Melanie was scowling. Hades was here to meet the plastic surgeon with her, yet now he was going to have dinner with Alanna?"Hades, we're here for something else," she reminded.Hades glanced at Yves. "Go and see the plastic surgeon with her."Yves nodded. "Let's go, Ms. Smith."Melanie was furious. "No. Hades, I want you to accompany me."Hudson couldn't hold in his laughter. "Your date's angry, Mr. Florentine. Perhaps you should keep her company."Hades cast Melanie a glance. "Melanie, have you forgotten what I said?"Melanie didn't forget, of course. Since that call the other day, Hades had started to be distant. Well, actually, he