Chapter 352

Jeff continued, "And you did all that just to sleep with her for another year? It's not even worth the effort. Why would you even do all that?"

Hades leaned against the wall with his head tilted slightly upward. His expression was obscured by the cigarette smoke.

Actually, he knew better than anyone else that he didn't have to do all that, but he just couldn't let go.

He was reluctant to accept that Alanna, who was supposed to belong with him, was leaving him for good. To top it off, she now had a new boyfriend.

"But at least she would've belonged to me for the time being," he replied.

Jeff studied his best friend for a moment before scoffing. "You know yourself best. You had taken advantage of her situation when that agreement was signed.

"Hades, if reluctance is all you feel, then heed my advice and move on. You can find someone else and make do for a year. It'll all pass in no time."

Jeff continued, "It's a different story if you're sincere about winning her back. And you're