But now, Hades had insulted him because of her.Travis smiled and said, "There's nothing to be sorry for. In truth, he didn't say anything wrong. I do want you for myself."Alanna pursed her lips and chuckled bitterly. She was unworthy of Travis. She was unworthy in all aspects.Travis could tell that Alanna had not moved on from her past relationship. He wasn't in a hurry. Travis had already waited for three years. He did not mind waiting for a few more.He asked gently, "Have you had dinner?"Alanna shook her head. It was already ten by the time they finished the meeting with their business partners, the Granite Group. She had planned to return to the hotel and order some room service. She never thought things would end up this way."Why don't I take you to eat some good food? Do you have anything in mind?"Alanna smiled. "Anything is fine. Or I can just make some instant noodles later."Travis glanced at her. "Is that what you normally do?"Alanna answered, "Sometimes."
Alanna was unprepared for the slap, and her cheek turned red. She cradled her cheek and looked at Yvette, who stood beside a hotel attendant."You bitch! Was seducing Hades not enough for you? You had to try and seduce Hudson too. Are you that desperate?" Yvette said as she raised her hand again.But before she could slap Alanna, Alanna raised her hand and slapped Yvette instead.The loud slap echoed throughout the corridors. Alanna had not held back one bit.The hotel attendant was shocked by the turn of events. She stood there and looked at Alanna in shock. "Miss, do you need us to call the police?"Alanna pursed her lips tightly and glanced at Yvette's cheek. Then, she turned to the attendant and said, "I'll have to trouble you with that. Could you also call security while you're at it? Thank you."The attendant quickly nodded.Yvette was still in a state of shock after being slapped by Alanna. She had not expected Alanna to hit her back.She immediately screamed, "Alanna, t
The door shut. The people outside could no longer peer in.Yvette stood there for a few seconds. She was stunned. Then, she started cursing. "That bitch! She refuses to admit to seducing Hudson. I'm not done with you yet!"…Inside the room, Hades was looking at Alanna solemnly.Alanna was in shock and slightly terrified of the whole situation. She stood rooted to the spot as her fingers trembled. After a long time, she said, "Thank you."Hades glanced at her and pulled her into the bathroom.There was some blood on Alanna's hands and cheeks.Hades pulled her into the bathroom and wiped away the blood on her. Then, he asked, "Do you have any other injuries?"Alanna shook her head. "No."Hades' expression darkened, and his gaze remained cold. He pinched Alanna's jaw and forced her to raise her head."Alanna, can you see it now? Did you think that Hudson is as innocent as he seems? Although he showed you care and kindness, he still brought trouble to your doorstep. Don't think
Hades frowned after listening to Alanna's words."You know our relationship is between us. It has nothing to do with Melanie. Why do you insist on dragging Melanie into this?"Alanna met Hades' gaze before chuckling coldly. No one knew how much she wanted to be free from Melanie. The whole situation made it seem like she was the one being unreasonable. It sounded like she was unable to let go and move on.However, Melanie would not let her go. Even if Alanna allowed bygones to be bygones and move on, Melanie would not do such a thing.As long as Hades did not draw a clear line with Melanie, Melanie's tricks would only become crueler with each act.Alanna chuckled and said, "Does it really have nothing to do with her? Hades, who are you fooling here? What's the point in fooling yourself? "Or did you think you could hide your playboy tendencies by acting like this?"Alanna's words were harsh as she looked at Hades coldly. Hades felt his heart sink as he saw the coldness in Al
Hades immediately narrowed his eyes. "What did you say?""I asked you to get the fuck out! Can't you understand what I'm saying?" Alanna did not want to talk to him anymore.There was no reason for them to talk. Melanie was not the only problem in their relationship.Hades protecting Melanie was just the most obvious problem. The biggest problem in their relationship was that Hades did not love her.Since the beginning of their relationship, she had never had a place in his heart. So, he had never hesitated to abandon her when he faced a problem and had to decide between her and something else.Her previous question had been her way of testing the waters. She had to consider the chances that Hades would protect Melanie if she decided to fight against Melanie.After all, it would be a big problem for her and Jeff if Hades insisted on protecting Melanie.Hades was furious. Did Alanna just ask him to fuck off? How dare she say that to him?"Alanna, is this how you treat someone wh
Hades' body immediately tensed. All the lust he felt immediately faded as he slowly let go of Alanna. Pain flashed through his eyes.Alanna's question was like a sharp knife stabbing into his heart.It was her first time mentioning the incident since everything went down.He had thought that it had passed. He used to believe he could pretend the whole fiasco had never happened as long as no one talked about it.But now, the scar in their relationship from that incident had been brought to their attention at the mention of the cliff.He could not erase or remove it. And despite the time that had passed, the pain still felt new and fresh.Of course, Alanna wasn't the only one to bear that pain. He carried it with him too.Hades gulped as he took two steps back. The reason behind Alanna's sudden mention of the incident could not be more obvious. She wasn't making a fuss. She just really did not want Hades to continue touching her."You'd rather talk about that trauma than let
Hades did not leave after exiting Alanna's room. Instead, he leaned against the wall and lit a cigarette.He wasn't sure if his feelings for Alanna were due to unwillingness. However, he was sure he was unwilling to give up just yet.There was no reason he was the only one trapped in the past when it took two to start a relationship.He had clearly felt how much Alanna had cared for him back then. She would do everything he wanted and listen to anything he said. She would even give him anything he wanted.But now, she could calmly extricate herself from their relationship without problems.He could only say that women were much crueler than men when they wanted to be.Hades did not leave the hotel. Instead, he stayed by Alanna's door throughout the night. He stood there and smoked cigarette after cigarette.Passersby could not help but give him a second glance. A hotel attendant even brought an ashtray over for him.Hades stayed there until dawn. Once he was sure no one would c
Alanna did not want to anger Hades, so she did not answer him.Hades sneered and asked, "Was breakfast delicious?"Alanna pursed her lips and said, "It was quite good. Have you eaten, Mr. Florentine?"Hades' expression darkened. He had not eaten, nor did he have the appetite for breakfast.He was not as carefree as her. He could not happily enjoy breakfast with another man after ending a three-year relationship."Ms. Jacinto, you surely are so easily bought. Apparently, breakfast was enough to make you so happy." The bitterness and jealousy in Hades' tone were so strong that it was hard for Alanna to ignore it.She could not be bothered to waste her breath with Hades. Instead, she turned to greet one of the secretaries of Granite Group, who was standing by the side.Hades' expression darkened further after being ignored.The secretary inched closer and began to chat with Alanna in a friendly tone. "Ms. Jacinto, was that man who sent you here your boyfriend?"Alanna smiled an