Otherwise, Hades would not have taken the initiative to mend things repeatedly despite his ego and pride.However, Hades had plenty of women by his side.Even if he did regret it now, he would forget about her quickly once someone new came to his side.Alanna took a deep breath and forced herself to stop thinking about Hades.Suddenly, she thought about something. "Travis, next time, you don't need to force yourself to eat with someone because of me."She could tell that Travis did not like to socialize much. He was probably reluctant to meet new people due to his family background."I didn't feel forced at all." Travis' voice was soft and gentle.He turned to look at Alanna and said, "Ally, I just wanted to use that opportunity to involve myself with your work and your life. I didn't do it for you. I did it for me."Alanna looked at Travis. Suddenly, she was at a loss for words.After a while, she chuckled bitterly and asked, "Travis, do you know about my past?"Travis immed
Travis told Alanna the truth once they entered the elevator. "I saw Hades downstairs. That's why I wanted to come up with you. He's probably here for you."Alanna froze. She had not seen him. Perhaps his existence no longer affected her that much anymore."Will the caffeine keep you up if you drink tea at night?" Alanna asked.Travis did not react in time. After a while, he finally understood. She no longer cared anymore. She had moved on."Nope. Are you a tea expert?" He looked at Alanna and chuckled."I've learned a few things," Alanna said as she nodded.Travis's eyes gleamed. "Then I might have to trouble you in the future. My grandfather is very particular with his tea. I think I'll have to trouble you frequently in the future."Alanna laughed. "Sure. I'll show Mr. Silva Senior my skill set some other day."The two of them laughed and chatted as they left the elevator. At that moment, they noticed that the other elevator had also opened.Hades immediately saw the two of
"Boy, what are you doing, standing here so late at night?"Hades was already annoyed. He could not help but frown when he heard the woman's words.He did not answer. Then, the woman seemed to have come to a realization. "Oh. Did your girlfriend kick you out?"Hades' lips twitched. But he did not explain himself.He suddenly felt that it was pleasant to hear people refer to Alanna as his girlfriend.The woman noticed his reaction and laughed. "Then why aren't you going to apologize?"Hades frowned. "She's hard to cheer up.""You'll still have to do it. Unless you don't want to keep your girlfriend anymore."Hades' eyes flashed with emotions. He was about to say something when Alanna's door swung open.Travis and Alanna came out.The woman froze.Then, her gaze went from Travis' face to Hades' face.Then, the woman looked at Hades with disgust. She muttered, "You're so good-looking. I never thought you would be a cheater."…Hades' expression was extremely dark.No one had
Terrence's expression visibly lit up when he saw Alanna. He had been trying to get closer to her recently, but he could tell that she despised him.Originally, Terrence wanted to bump into Alanna by "chance." He didn't expect to run into her today."It's been a while since we last met, Ms. Jacinto."Alanna shot Terrence a look without the intention to respond to him.Terrence wasn't mad at all. Instead, he continued, "If you're free later, may I have the honor to invite you to a meal?"A deep sense of disgust and abhorrence flooded Alanna's senses immediately."No, thank you. I'm not worthy to dine with you, Mr. Abbott."Once she was done speaking, Alanna attempted to leave. However, Terrence moved to block her way.He frowned as he gazed at Alanna while looking slightly conflicted.After a few moments, he said, "I'm sorry for what I said to you back then, Ms. Jacinto."Terrence regretted saying all those things to Alanna in the past. Had he known that he'd end up developing
"Hades, do you still remember the time we had spent together in the fishing village? To me, the time I spent with you is the happiest time ever."Hades frowned slightly. He was about to speak up when Melanie interjected, "Do you know that I've been waiting for you ever since you left the fishing village back then? But you never came looking for me."Tears streamed down her cheeks as she spoke. She knew very well how important Hades' memories with Mel in the fishing village were.Perhaps bringing the fishing village up was the only thing that could help her case right now.As expected, Hades' expression grew softer at the mention of the old memories. He was still frowning, but he handed Melanie some tissue."Don't worry. I'll always watch out for you in this lifetime."Delight washed over Melanie immediately. However, she heard Hades adding, "But Melanie, you'd better not pull any tricks in front of me from now on. I'm not a saint; I do not tolerate everything in life."Melanie o
After Alanna rushed into the hospital, she saw Jane waiting outside the ward anxiously."What happened?" Alanna asked with a frown.There was a clear handprint on Jane's cheek. "Your father came. He hasn't visited for a very long time, but I don't know why he came here tonight. He was very drunk, too."He tried to enter the ward after coming here. Normally I can stop him when he's sober, but since he was drunk, I couldn't do anything at all. See this? He slapped me, so I had no choice but to let him enter the ward."Once he entered, he unplugged the ventilator right away. He was also very rude. He claimed that your mother should've died a long time ago and that she's wasting money by surviving."I called the security guards and the medical staff on him. Luckily, the doctor came here on time."Alanna's expression became thunderous in an instant. She never thought that Garrett, who had disappeared for a long time, would return and cause trouble for her again.She shot an apologe
Since Hades had already removed the bodyguards from the ward, he felt that it was embarrassing for him to reassign them back to the ward of his own volition.Tara's incident today gave him a good opportunity to make the offer.Honestly speaking, Alanna really wanted those bodyguards to return. At the very least, Garrett wouldn't be able to cause a ruckus if he were to visit Tara again if those bodyguards were around.But she didn't want to owe Hades anything. She knew better than anyone how difficult it was to pay him back."I don't need your help with my matters, Mr. Florentine. I can deal with them just fine."Alanna was about to walk past Hades when she felt him pulling her into his arms."Who are you asking for help then, if not me? Travis? Or Hudson?"Hades' warmth and scent enveloped Alanna almost immediately. At the same time, she smelled a scent that didn't belong to him.A moment later, she realized that it was most likely Melanie's perfume. For some reason, that irrit
Esther chuckled too before getting up to her feet. "You'd better not let me down, Garrett."Garrett grinned from ear to ear and revealed his yellowed teeth. He gazed at Esther with unfocused eyes."Getting the job done is the easy part. The question as to whether or not I'll receive my payment on time is what makes it difficult. "Madam Lind, if you don't pay me on time, there's a chance I won't be able to control what I say to others."Esther's smile vanished instantly."Garrett, this isn't the first time we've worked together. You should know what I'm like. It's best if you don't pull any tricks with me. I'm not the type to take threats well."Once Esther was done speaking, she raised her chin haughtily before leaving the apartment.Melanie, who was waiting in the car outside the apartment, saw Esther getting into the car a short time later. She quickly asked, "How was it?"Esther chuckled and said, "Garrett Jacinto is a greedy fool. But don't worry, Melanie. He's the bane of
He casually picked it up and glanced at it, his eyes filled with displeasure. "Who is this pretty boy?"Alanna looked at the snow outside."Can't you tell? A handsome guy."Hades frowned. "Is he more handsome than me?"Alanna couldn't be bothered to answer him.Hades lowered his eyes and held her waist. "Ms. Jacinto, are you feeling needy?"Alanna furrowed her brows. "Hades, can you be serious?"But Hades shamelessly replied, "If you have any needs, just give me a call. I'll be at your service anytime and anywhere."Alanna glared at him. "Hades, have some dignity."Hades chuckled. "Ms. Jacinto, are you doubting my abilities?"Alanna kicked his leg without hesitation.Hades laughed. "Feeling better now?"Alanna paused before nodding slightly. "Thank you.""Silly girl. Why are you thanking me?" Alanna smiled and got back to her work. She glanced at the man on the other side, who was busy replying to emails on his phone."If you're busy, you don't have to come over here on
Alanna was surprised. She then looked up at the man before her.She had a guarded expression.The man chuckled and handed her another business card. "I'm Mason Lowe and a classmate of Grayson's. I've heard a bit about you from him. I happened to have a business meeting recently that required translation. Would you be interested in taking up the job?"Alanna remained wary."Mr. Lowe, since you're Grayson's classmate, it would be more convenient to talk to him. I have something to attend to today, so I'll take my leave."With that, she pulled Chelsey and headed out. After their figures disappeared, Mason chuckled."She's quite guarded."He muttered to himself before lighting a cigarette. Just then, his phone rang. A woman's voice came from the other end."Didn't I ask you to approach Alanna? Why haven't you made any progress after such a long time?"Mason took a drag of his cigarette."Do you think it's easy to get close to Alanna? She's always surrounded by bodyguards. I o
Chelsey didn't know how to comfort Alanna."Ally, you need to move on."Alanna nodded without saying much. There was nothing else she could do.While the doctor examined Chelsey's wound and prescribed her medication, a commotion arose outside.Michel and the dog's owner had followed them to the clinic."Chelsey!"As soon as Michel entered the clinic, he called out.Chelsey gave him a sidelong glance. "What are you doing here?"Michel chuckled. "I came to check on you after hearing you got bitten."Chelsey scoffed. "What for? I got bitten by a dog, not you."Michel clicked his tongue. "Even if we were to bite each other, you would be the one who bit me."Chelsey aimed a kick at him. But before she could reach him, someone shouted, "Michel!"Chelsey immediately retracted her foot and glared at Michel. "Get out of the way. Stop being an eyesore."Michel chuckled. "Chelsey, are you reluctant to kick me?"Without hesitation, Chelsey aimed another kick at him. This time, she hi
Justin entered the room just in time to hear Alanna's questionHe paused briefly before taking a deep breath and walking up to her."Ms. Jacinto."Alanna turned around and saw Justin coming in with a stack of forms.Her lips twitched. But before she could speak, Justin beat her to it."Ms. Jacinto, what brings you here?" His demeanor was natural, showing no signs of evasion.Alanna pursed her lips and smiled slightly. "I'm here accompanying Chelsey for her shot."With that, she glanced back at the little girl."Is this your daughter?"Justin nodded, his eyes filled with affection as he looked at the girl."Yes, she's my daughter."Alanna's fingers twitched. "May I hold her?"Almost instinctively, the nanny holding the girl took a step back.Alanna's hands froze. She said, "Sorry."Justin's brow furrowed instantly.He glanced at the nanny before explaining softly to Alanna."Aashika was born prematurely and has a very weak immune system. We always disinfect before holdin
After leaving the detention center, Alanna seemed lost in thought.Although Tucker hadn't revealed much, she couldn't shake off her suspicions about Edmund."Do you think it could be Edmund?" Hades remained silent."The key question now is, if it's Edmund, why would he harm your mother?"Alanna lowered her gaze.Hades was right. She wondered why.Since learning that Tara was being targeted, she had thought of countless possibilities. Who could be behind the threats, and why would anyone want to harm such a fragile woman?But she still had no answers.Hades felt a pang of heartache."We'll find out eventually. Don't worry, if it's him, he'll show his true colors sooner or later."Alanna looked out the window and responded in a hum.Hades looked at her and gently caressed her cheek."Ally, don't feel sad. It hurts me."Alanna brushed his hand away. "Stop touching me all the time."Hades' mouth twitched."I've already asked Margaret to make preparations for the New Year.
Alanna glanced at him and brushed off his hand.Hades' eyes twinkled with amusement."Is it okay to spend the New Year's Eve together?"Alanna turned her head and looked at the calendar hanging on the wall.It was already mid-December.The New Year was approaching.Their baby was already three months old.If nothing had gone wrong, their New Year's Eve would have been filled with joy.Alanna withdrew her gaze, lowered her head, and straightened her clothes.Hades saw the glimmer of moisture in her eyes when she lowered her head.His heart ached, and he quickly hurried over to hug her."Everything will be fine."Alanna fought back her tears and nodded before pushing him away.Hades looked at her determined expression with a sense of helplessness."Let's go see Tucker. Maybe we can get some information about your mother."Alanna nodded and followed him out.After the two left, Chelsey rolled her eyes in the room."What a world! I have to see them being all lovey-dovey ri
In Northlight Group at Brunstein City, Edmund listened as his assistant reported everything to him."You mean, Olivia has been investigating Tara recently?"The assistant nodded. "Yes, and she's been very thorough."Edmund's pen snapped in his hand."Besides that, did she find out anything else?""She already found out about Tara's death."Edmund's face turned grim. "Got it."After speaking, he paused briefly. "Prepare something for me, and also, invite Mrs. Campbell to have lunch with me at the company."Olivia arrived at Northlight Group before noon.Before she could enter the office, she heard Edmund making a phone call."Mr. Florentine, I can help stabilize the stock price of Florentine Group with Northlight, but I hope you won't vent your anger on Alanna. Yes, she's important to me. You could say, even more important than Hudson."Olivia's steps abruptly halted. The smile on her face gradually disappeared.It wasn't until Edmund's secretary called out to her that Olivi
Alanna's grip on her phone tightened slightly."Hades, are you... really okay?"Hades chuckled. "I'm just trying to get some sympathy from you. Is it working?"Alanna pursed her lips and remained silent.Hades chuckled. "Go to bed early."After a pause, he added, "Also, try not to take sleeping pills.""Where are you?"Alanna suddenly asked.Hades was stunned.He glanced at the villa in the distance. "I'm taking a walk outside.""Taking a walk in the dead of winter?"Hades chuckled. "Ms. Jacinto, are you showing concern for me?"Alanna scoffed. "Go ahead and enjoy your walk."Hades quickly responded, "I'm outside handling some business. I just finished and suddenly missed you. So I wanted to call you."Alanna pursed her lips."Hades, we're partners now. From now on, don't hide anything from me."Hades' voice softened."Alright, I won't hide anything from you."Alanna didn't say much and hung up the phone directly.She silently looked at the sleeping pills on the beds
Afterward, he sneered, extinguished his cigarette, and drove away.Just as he left the residential area, a car suddenly came speeding towards him.Hades jerked the steering wheel.But the car behind him turned around and came back in his direction.Hades narrowed his eyes and stepped on the gas pedal, rushing forward.However, he didn't intend to shake off the car this time.Instead, he maintained a distance that allowed him to keep sight of the car. It was neither too close nor too far. He ensured that the car couldn't catch up with him and he wouldn't lose sight of it.The scenery outside became increasingly desolate.At some point, they were already on the outskirts.Surprisingly, Hades lit a cigarette at this moment.Then, he sent a location to Yves."Come handle the accident."Hades' car suddenly went uphill before rushing down a steep slope.The person in the car behind widened their eyes.Below the steep slope was a wall!They slammed on the brakes. But the speed