Chapter 287

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