"Just let it out if you want to. Don't hold back," Hades said.Alanna stiffened when he hugged her. She called out in a hoarse voice, "Hades!"But Hades hugged her even tighter while saying nothing. All he did was hold her close to him.Alanna didn't struggle, and neither did she cry out loud. Still, her tears soaked through Hades' shirt.Hades felt his heart breaking into pieces and held her even tighter.Alanna quickly calmed down and wiped her tears. Then, she looked at Hades.Trying to sound calm, she asked, "Hades, have you investigated the sender of this particular amount?"Hades stroked her red-rimmed eyes. "I have. I not only investigated that transaction but also all the other unusual ones. I did it when you told me you suspected Garrett was instructed by someone else to threaten you."However, the other party was a money-lending company. Throughout the years, those working with that company had either died or gone missing."Alanna's fingers clenched. "So we're at a d
Alanna felt slightly frustrated. She looked away and shook her head. "We didn't fight."Chelsey looked at her and said, "Then, that bastard made you angry again, didn't he?" Alanna did not say anything. Instead, she took out her phone and called Hades. "Hades, thank you for your help today. We can continue our discussion some other day."Hades remained quiet. Alanna was about to end the call when he said, "Are you angry?"Alanna lowered her gaze. She did feel upset as Esther's appearance was a blatant reminder that Melanie would always be a problem in their relationship.She sighed and said, "Hades, you should go home and sleep early."Hades was silent before he said, "I'll send Melanie away as soon as possible."Alanna did not say anything and ended the call instead.The next day, Alanna woke up to the sound of someone knocking on the front door.Chelsey had been drying her hair halfway when she went to open the door.She was stunned to see some breakfast hanging by the doo
Yves' anxious voice sounded. "Hades, Grandpa fainted."Hades' expression immediately turned sullen.He ended the call and walked toward Alanna. "Don't stay mad at me, alright? I'll continue to investigate the whole situation with Garrett. Call me if you need anything."With that said, he left without waiting for a reply from Alanna.…On the other side, Melanie watched Hades walk in Alanna's direction with hatred in her eyes.Her legs were bleeding through various cuts made by the broken vase, but she could not feel the pain.Terrence chuckled indifferently and said, "Melanie, there'll be no hope left for you if you go abroad."Michel could not help but frown. "Mr. Abbott, enough is enough. How can things like feelings be forced upon someone?"Terrence laughed and said, "How can it be considered forced? Everyone sees Melanie and Hades as a couple. Do you not know that?"Michel was exasperated as he said, "If they really were a couple, no one would have been able to separate t
Alanna stood there in a daze until she heard Chelsey call her. "What are you thinking about?"Alanna quickly shook her head and returned to her senses. "Nothing."Then, she composed herself and headed toward Tara's ward.She had panicked when she first overheard their conversation. At that moment, she even wanted to walk up to them and question Tucker.However, her rationality was telling her that she was in a hospital. It would not be a good idea to run up to them and question them directly.If she did walk up to question them and they made a scene, Tara's reputation would be sullied despite the truth about her origins.Her mother had just recovered. She wanted Tara to have a clean slate.She looked at Chelsey and asked, "Chelsy, do you know where I can get a DNA test?"Chelsey paused. "DNA test? Who wants to get one?"Alanna looked at Tara who was sleeping soundly and repeated everything she heard in a low voice.Chelsey was slightly shocked by the revelation."You're not
Alanna lowered her head and laughed. "Who knows? Maybe they just like people like Melanie."Renee's gaze flashed with emotion. "Ms. Jacinto, you'll definitely crush Melanie to bits if you debuted."Alanna laughed in exasperation. "Stop joking with me. You should confirm the program flow and guest list for the opening ceremony with the Public Relations and Marketing Department."Renee quickly nodded. After Renee left, Alanna fell into a daze.After a moment's hesitation, she took her phone and opened Twitter. She immediately saw the news of Melanie going abroad to recover on the trending page.She looked at the photos. The airport was filled with people while Melanie cried pitifully.Suddenly, Yves sent her a message. "Alanna, Melanie is gone now."Alanna looked at the message on her phone for a long time before replying, "Yes.""Hades is going abroad these two days. Alanna, Hades really wants to be with you. "He did fuck up badly in the past. But he's doing his best to make
Hades was wearing a simple suit with his shirt hem tucked into his waistband.His casual yet demanding presence made him stand out despite the occasion. Alanna's gaze paused on Hades momentarily.She was about to look away when Hades suddenly turned to look at them. Alanna did not manage to look away in time and met his gaze.She quickly looked away hastily.Hades observed her expression before amusement flooded his face subconsciously.He looked at Alanna a while longer before looking at the man beside Alanna. Although amusement still lingered on his expression, his gaze turned slightly cold.He walked toward them and said, "Congratulations, Ms. Jacinto."Alanna nodded. "Thank you."Hades chuckled and asked, "Ms. Jacinto, why did you dodge my gaze just now?"Alanna's lips twitched, but she did not answer him.Hudson stood at the side and murmured, "It's because you're ugly."Hades looked at him coldly before turning to Alanna. He lowered his voice, and said, "Alanna, I've
"Then are you going to accept the gift?"Alanna busied herself by talking to the guests. After a while, she answered, "It's up to me if I want to accept it or not."Hudson nearly stamped his feet after he understood what Alanna was implying. Soon, the music started, and Hades made his way toward them. Hudson pulled Alanna to the dance floor.Hades immediately paused as his expression turned cold. "It seems like you have a lot of love rivals, Mr. Florentine," Paul said suddenly.Then, he asked again, "Why? Did you not manage to give out your gift?"Hades looked at Paul before chuckling coldly. He did not say a word as he placed his wine glass on one of the attendant's trays. Then, he headed straight to the dance floor.Alanna and Hudson were the main hosts of today. It was logical that they would be the ones to lead the dance.Not to mention, their good looks had managed to attract almost everyone's attention.However, a more outstanding man made their way toward them.
Alanna reached the washroom and breathed a sigh of relief.She never expected Hades to pull such a stunt today.She was now placed in a difficult position. It was hard for her to accept such a gift, but she could not exactly reject the gift either. Damn it. Was that bastard trying to help her or making things difficult for her?Alanna clenched her hand tightly and forced herself to calm all her thoughts.She quietly looked at herself in the mirror. Perhaps it was due to the alcohol, but her entire face was red. Even her body felt hot.She gently patted her cheeks and calmed herself down before turning to leave the washroom.But the second she reached the door, someone covered her face from behind her. Alanna struggled momentarily before losing her senses.Once the person noticed that she had lost consciousness, they took out a hat and draped a long dress over her.Then, they opened the washroom door and carried her out. The person said, "I told you not to drink so much, yet