The cab driver liked to gossip."Did you get your heart broken?"Alanna opted to not say anything.The cab driver continued, "Come on, it's just love gone and dusted. It's nothing. There are plenty of men in this world. If you break up with this guy, you still have other guys to date."Look at you, all young and pretty. You'll find a better man in the future. Maybe your ex will regret breaking up with you back then."Alanna couldn't help but giggle when she heard the driver's words. She wiped the moisture from the corners of her eyes and managed to stop crying.Hades wasn't worth her tears. He wasn't worth crying over and spoiling her mood, too.After dropping her stuff off at Chelsey's place, Alanna headed toward the hospital. Before she could reach her destination, she heard her phone ring.It was a phone call from Edmund.Alanna glanced at the caller ID before answering the call. Edmund didn't waste any time in bringing up the purpose of the call."I heard from Hudson that
Alanna frowned slightly. When she exited the ward, she saw Garrett in the corridor.This time, he showed up with a bunch of people. Clearly, they were here to cause trouble for her.Alanna's expression darkened instantly. She quickly motioned for Jane to inform the security guards.When Garrett reached the ward, he decided to barge in without a care in the world."Alanna, get the fuck out!"The two bodyguards stopped Garrett outside the ward. This just made him chuckle coldly in response."Do you know who I am? I'm that patient's husband! How dare you stop me from visiting my wife!"The bodyguards continued to block Garrett's way with grave expressions. They couldn't be bothered to pay any attention to him.Garrett continued to holler at the ward, "Alanna Jacinto, get the fuck out of the ward, or else I'll fuck this hospital up!"Alanna's expression darkened at that moment. She decided to not hide anymore.Garrett was here for her, after all. If she didn't meet him in the cor
Alanna nodded with a smile. "No problem. See you later, Mr. Luther."Michel gazed at her for a few moments before nodding in response.After Garrett got chased out of the hospital, he called Esther right away. "Why didn't you fucking tell me the hospital is one of the Luthers' businesses?"Esther was very annoyed because of Hades' declaration. When she heard Garrett's accusatory tone, she unleashed her wrath on him immediately."Are you an idiot? The Luthers have always been running Carement Hospital! Can't you even get your facts right?"How would Garrett know about that? He had never done anything proper in his life. All he did was have fun, indulge in sex, and gamble his life away.Of course, he was reluctant to accept the fact that his chance of making money was now gone."Esther, you never told me that fact beforehand. The Luthers came to Alanna's aid just now. I don't think I can carry out your mission now. You just have to pay me one million dollars."Naturally, Esther f
Melanie was stunned to hear Hades' response. It was as though she was plunging into an abyss.What did Hades mean by that? Could it be that this necklace had completely lost its effect on him?Was Alanna that important to him?"Hades, do you plan on ditching me forever?"Hades sat on the couch while staring at Melanie's tear-streaked face. For some reason, he was reminded by Alanna's fragile visage as she lay on the bed of reef rocks that day.His heart was instantly struck by a sense of frustration and distress."Since you've done something wrong, you should pay the price. I don't have anything to say about this.""Hades, have you forgotten—""What happened when we were kids, yeah? Melanie, do you really think I can tolerate everything you do as long as you bring up the past?"Melanie's complexion became as white as a sheet in an instant. Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the private room had gone completely silent.Everyone exchanged glances with each other. None of them had an
Hades' expression was starting to become stormy at that time.Just because Alanna could be snarky to him didn't mean anyone else had the right to do that.He chuckled coldly, "Chelsey, don't think I won't make you suffer just because you're Alanna's friend!"A burst of cold bearing surrounded him in an instant.Honestly speaking, Chelsey was a little intimidated by Hades. Still, she didn't want to submit to the jackass known as Hades Florentine."You must be sick in the head right, Hades? When you were still dating Ally, you never cherished her! You've already made it clear that you'd break up with her, yet you keep pestering her!"Let's talk facts, shall we? Why don't we bring up the times she suffered because of you? When she had a miscarriage, you were ruthless to her. When she fell off the cliff, you spent all your time with Melanie. Yet now, you wish to get in her good graces? Pfft!"Stop bothering Ally from now on! You have no idea how amazing her life has become ever sinc
Travis was stunned upon hearing Alanna's words. Shock soon descended on his expression.Even though he knew this relationship was most likely fake and that Alanna was saying this to piss Hades off, Travis couldn't help but feel elated."Of course. This is practically my dream come true."Alanna nodded with a smile. Even a glimmer of joy was present in her eyes.After Hades witnessed the confession, his eyes reddened abruptly. He moved forward to catch Alanna's wrist firmly."Alanna Jacinto, what the hell did you just say?"Travis tried to pry Hades' hand from Alanna's wrist. "Mr. Florentine, please release my girlfriend right now!"But Hades refused to let go no matter what. How could he possibly listen to Travis at this time?His head was filled with only one thought.Alanna was very close to Travis. Alanna wanted Travis to become her boyfriend.She was supposed to be Hades' woman. She was supposed to be his and his only.But now, she was dating another man.From now on,
Did Alanna walk away from Hades? Did she seriously leave him just like that? And with Travis, to boot?In just a moment, Hades' eyes became bloodshot.Did Alanna… choose to abandon him for real this time?Once Travis entered the elevator, he released his hold on Alanna right away.This shocked her. She thought he was mad at her.Just as Alanna was about to apologize, she heard Travis' voice booming from next to her."I know that you're mad at Hades. No matter how much I wish this is true, I'm still happy even if it isn't. At least you chose me to become your human shield this time."Alanna giggled. "You're not a human shield."Her words stunned Travis once again.Alanna raised her head to look him in the eye. "I'm serious, Travis. I never joke when it comes to feelings and relationships. Although I'm not sure if we can last for a long time as a couple, I'll still do my best to nurture our relationship now that I've started it with you."Travis could only stare at Alanna in a
Hades kept waiting till Travis left. Truthfully speaking, Travis didn't stay for a long time. All he did was have a meal and then some coffee.He actually wanted to stay a bit longer. After all, he had just become Alanna's boyfriend this evening. Till now, he could barely believe that it was real.Only when he was with Alanna did he feel a sense of realism and security.But this was Chelsey's home. His presence would only serve to be inconvenient to her.Alanna intended to drive Travis to the hotel at first, but he turned her offer down firmly. At that time, Hades had yet to leave the area. He was still standing at the same spot. If Alanna were to drive him there, she'd end up meeting Hades again.In the past, Travis might not be able to have a say in any of these matters, but Alanna was now his girlfriend. Naturally, he didn't want her to get pestered by other men."I'll call you once I've reached my hotel room.""Okay."After Travis left the apartment, he spotted Hades ri