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Chapter 31

Author: Orange Long
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Melanie's expression soured. "Do you really think he belongs to you just because you've spent a few years by his side? To the public, he's always been a bachelor. That should tell you enough about what he thinks of you."

Her words struck Alanna like a poisoned knife.

She knew better than anyone else what she meant to Hades, but she did not want to show weakness to Melanie.

"He doesn't belong to me, but he doesn't belong to you either!" she retorted.

This seemed to hit Melanie's sore spot. Her expression darkened. "Don't act haughty so soon, Alanna. He'll be mine sooner or later. I'm here now because we're going to discuss our marriage, so if you know what's good for you, you'll stop harassing him!

"It's one thing for your mother to be a homewrecker. Are you going to follow in her footsteps as well? How despicable!"

Unable to hold back her anger, Alanna slapped her.

"Alanna!" Just then, Hades' voice sounded from behind.

Alanna's hand trembled. She tensed, afraid of what she wou
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