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Chapter 430

Author: Orange Long
With that, Hades drove off. Alanna stood rooted to the spot, dazed. She only returned to her senses a long while later.

As she held the bouquet, she made her way back to the apartment absent-mindedly.

Chelsey was stunned to see the bouquet she held. "This is… from Hades?"

Alanna's eyelashes fluttered at her question. She remained silent and walked straight into the bedroom.

That night, she stayed awake for a long time. The sweet scent of lisianthus seemed to fill every corner of the room.

The next day, Alanna reached the golf course very early where she was supposed to meet Paul.

The Quigleys were involved in businesses that were borderline lawful. In contrast, Paul appeared to be someone reserved. In his 40s, he exuded the boldness and sensibility expected of his age.

Alanna was slightly surprised when she met him.

Likewise, Paul was awed when he saw her, too. "You're much prettier in person, Ms. Jacinto."

They had never met, but because of the incident with Blake, Paul had l
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    It was almost noon when Alanna and Paul finished a round of golf. Paul invited Alanna for lunch.He remained a gentleman throughout the meal. He did not force her to drink nor did he drink too much himself. He was thoroughly courteous, and both enjoyed the meal.When they finished their meal, Paul asked, "Have you made up your mind about that plot of land?"Alanna's mind was in a jumble. After a brief pause, she replied, "Mr. Quigley, this is not a decision I can make alone. Maybe we can talk about this again sometime later?"Smiling, Paul responded, "Sure. I look forward to hearing from you."Alanna nodded.After leaving the restaurant, Alanna hopped into her car. She was still in a daze.Before this, she didn't ask about the details regarding the incident with Blake. At that time, the relationship between her and Hades was already tense. He never told her about what he'd done.In fact, she had heard from Yves that Hades had tortured the hell out of Blake. Alanna couldn't de

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    Alanna fell silent for a moment. Then, she replied, "I'll go over after work."She heard Hades' deep chuckle through the receiver. He said, "Alright. I'll pick you up.""There's no need. I'll go there on my own." With that, Alanna hung up on him right away.Hades looked at the phone in his hand and smiled in resignation.He remained quiet for a while as he glanced at Margaret, who was preparing bone broth for his hangover in the kitchen."You don't have to make the bone broth anymore, but please get some ingredients from the supermarket."Margaret was puzzled. Looking at him, she asked, "Mr. Florentine, we're well-stocked on ingredients."Hades got up and went to the restroom. As he did so, he instructed languidly, "After getting the ingredients, you're done for today."Margeret paused. She understood what he meant now. After packing her belongings, she headed out.Suddenly, Hades called out to her and asked, "Do you know what Ms. Jacinto's favorite foods are? Aside from desse

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    However, Justin stepped in between Hudson and the car door before Hudson could get in."Mr. Campbell," said Justin. "You'll tarnish Ms. Jacinto's reputation if you get into her car like this."Hudson exclaimed in discontent and went to the other side. Swiftly, Justin climbed over and blocked the door again.Alanna watched them in frustration. She headed out and hailed a taxi instead.After watching Alanna leave, Hudson blew his top and almost lashed out at Justin in a fury. "Justin Charnas, you're truly loyal to Hades, like a dog!"Justin met his gaze. "While you're behaving like a lapdog, Mr. Campbell."With that, he sped off before Hudson lost his temper.Hudson took out his phone and called Hades. "Hades Florentine, I dare you to compete for Alanna's hand in all fairness. How can you send Justin to her side?"Hades said somewhat lazily, "Hudson, why can't I send Justin over when you're lingering around her every day?"Hudson smirked. "You have a filthy mind!""Back at you,

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    Alanna froze, and her heart skipped a beat. "Hades, let me go."Hades hummed in response but tightened his hold on her. "Don't move, Ally. Just let me hug you for a while. I won't take long."His breath was a mixture of alcohol and cigarette smoke as he breathed on her neck.Alanna tensed up even more. As she stood stiffly before the kitchen counter, all she could hear was his breathing. Her heart started pounding furiously.Taking a deep breath, she repeated, "Let me go."But Hades was reluctant to do so. He even held her tighter as though he was trying to weld them both together."Ally, I miss you," he sighed.Alanna was flustered. Instinctively, she wanted to shove him away. However, Hades grabbed her hands and had her under control."Don't move, Ally. If you move again, I'll get hard."Alanna stopped moving altogether. Feeling embarrassed, she stomped on his foot. But right after that, she realized Hades was truly aroused.As there was barely any gap between them, she cou

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