Chapter 286

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