There was a hopeful look in Hades' gaze.The second Alanna had rushed up to protect him, he had been terrified. He was terrified that she would get hurt.But at the same time, he felt a glimmer of joy.Since their breakup until now, Alanna would not have given him the time of the day if he hadn't persisted shamelessly.Although Alanna had willingly allowed him to stay by her side now, he knew it was because he had shamelessly clung to her.He had been angry and terrified when she ran out to protect him.But at the same time, he was grateful.He had been unsure of her feelings toward him. So, he was grateful that he finally had an answer to his questions.He didn't receive any words of affirmation, but her actions were enough to make him feel touched.Alanna pursed her lips as her eyes landed on his bandaged hand.The words of denial were lingering at the edge of her throat. But she could not get them out.She didn't know what Hades was thinking by stopping that knife with hi
The smile on Hades' expression immediately disappeared at the mention of the incident."He was one of Melvin's right-hand men. My grandfather has been using Melvin to force me to bend by his will. So, he allowed Melvin to bail him out."Alanna's heart immediately sank. "Was Melvin the one behind this attack? I thought this was Tucker's doing."There was a cold glint in Hades' gaze.It might not be Melvin. He was still lying in bed at home. Not to mention, Hades had arranged for his people to watch him closely.Someone had probably used Melvin as a scapegoat.But he never expected to be their target."I'm not sure. They're now in police custody. We'll know the truth once the police interrogate them."Alanna nodded. She was about to say something else when Hades reached out to kiss her.After a while, his hands began to wander.Alanna could sense what he was trying to do and immediately pushed him off to stand outside. "We are in a hospital!"Hades laughed and followed behind.
Alanna's heart did not soften. "I'll call Yves and ask him to care for you!"Hades looked displeased. "Why would I want him to take care of me?"Alanna looked at him through the corner of her eyes. "Hades, can you promise you won't try anything if I go up with you?"Hades hugged her and said, "I promise."Alanna laughed and pushed him out of the car. "Your promises don't mean much anymore."After that, she drove away. He should at least give her a few days off to rest, or she'll probably die from exhaustion on his bed.Hades' lips twitched as he watched the car speed into the distance.But after a moment, his gaze turned solemn. In truth, it was a good thing Alanna didn't stay the night as he needed to deal with certain things.He took out his phone and called Yves."Come and pick me."Yves drove over as they returned back to the Florentine's residence together.On the way back, Yves couldn't help but say, "I've already interrogated the two men. They said that Tucker had b
Chelsey paused as she turned to look at his crotch. "I heard from my colleagues that you didn't have any reactions during your appointment.""I'm a normal man. Why the fuck would I get a reaction when looking at a man?"Chelsey patted his shoulders and said, "Mr. Luther, since you have a problem, you'll need treatment. I can help you book an appointment with a professional if you want me to." "I am fine!""If you're fine then fuck off! I'll make sure you have a problem if you continue appearing before me!"The two of them continued to argue as they headed out. They immediately ran into Anton after leaving the wards.There was a flash of emotion in Anton's eyes when he saw them together. "Mr. Luther, is there another problem?"Michel laughed. "Yes. I'm trying to steal one of your doctors over to Carement."Anton looked at Chelsey and asked, "Does Carement's obstetrics and gynecology department lack doctors?"Without missing a beat, Michel said, "We do. We are lacking doctors i
Alanna felt slightly embarrassed as she adjusted her clothes.Chelsey looked at them. "You two are…"Alanna coughed softly. "We decided to give things a try. No matter what, this might become one of my biggest regrets if I gave up on our relationship without giving him a chance."Chelsey looked at her. "You've made up your mind?"Alanna nodded. Chelsey didn't say anything as she went up to hug her."Alanna, you deserve to be happy."Alanna laughed and hugged her back. "Alright."She would try her best to be happy.Chelsey left her house and ran straight to the location Michel had given her.But she immediately paused when she reached the opened the door to the private room.Michel, that psycho, was also inside with Anton!Michel's eyes immediately brightened when he saw her come in. He smiled and waggled his eyebrows at her. It was as if he was trying to say, "What do you think? Aren't I amazing for inviting him here?"However, Chelsey only looked at him in disdain.Anto
He must have drank too much. How could he possibly think that Chelsey was cute?Michel got up with difficulty as he used all his strength to pull Chelsey up. He was about to ask her where her house was when she suddenly vomited all over him.Michel felt his head throb as he wanted to vent his anger but couldn't.He ended up bringing her to a hotel nearby.He threw Chelsey on the bed and headed to the bathroom to take a bath.But halfway through his bath, Chelsey pushed the bathroom door open in her innerwear.She had only worn a simple dress to dinner. She found it uncomfortable and had taken the whole thing off.She staggered into the bathroom and took off her clothes in front of Michel.Michel stood there unmoving. He didn't dare to move until Chelsey walked straight into the showers to bathe.He gulped and wanted to leave quietly through the side. But Chelsey slipped and he subconsciously reached out to hold her.The feeling as their skin touched immediately made the alcoh
Hades was slightly taken off guard by her enthusiasm. But he quickly reached out to hold her and made his move.He kissed her and carried her into the bedroom with one hand."Hades! I still have to go to work!" Alanna tried to break free from his grasp.Hades entered the bedroom and pushed her up against the door.Then, he held her hands in his and moved them down. "Alanna, this is the result of your actions. Shouldn't you take care of it?"Alanna quickly pulled her hands back and glared at him."The northern suburbs project is about to launch soon. I need to start the handover process. Don't play around."Hades did not let her go. Instead, he lowered his head and bit her earlobe. "I'll be quick. Chelsey isn't home, isn't she?"Before Alanna could answer, Hades kissed her.In less than a minute, Alanna's nightgown was on the floor.Hades didn't bring her to the bed. Instead, he kept her pinned against the door."Ms. Jacinto, wrap your legs around my waist.""Let's go to the
Chelsey thought Alanna had already gone to work. She had purposefully waited outside for a long time before returning home.So, she didn't expect to see such a scene when she opened the door.Alanna looked at Chelsey with shock. "Why did you just return home? Are you sick? Do you have the flu? Your voice sounded…"Suddenly, Alanna paused halfway through her sentence as her gaze landed on the hickeys on Chelsey's neck.She was at a loss for words for quite some time. "W-what happened? You…"Chelsey glanced at Hades and entered her room without another word.Alanna felt her heart sink. She quickly pulled Hades up and said, "You should go."Hades was about to say something when the door was immediately closed in his face.His head throbbed when he saw the closed door before him.Did he just get chased out?Alanna headed into Chelsey's room after pushing Hades out.When she went in, Chelsey was changing."What happened? Didn't you say you were working a night shift?" Alanna ask
He casually picked it up and glanced at it, his eyes filled with displeasure. "Who is this pretty boy?"Alanna looked at the snow outside."Can't you tell? A handsome guy."Hades frowned. "Is he more handsome than me?"Alanna couldn't be bothered to answer him.Hades lowered his eyes and held her waist. "Ms. Jacinto, are you feeling needy?"Alanna furrowed her brows. "Hades, can you be serious?"But Hades shamelessly replied, "If you have any needs, just give me a call. I'll be at your service anytime and anywhere."Alanna glared at him. "Hades, have some dignity."Hades chuckled. "Ms. Jacinto, are you doubting my abilities?"Alanna kicked his leg without hesitation.Hades laughed. "Feeling better now?"Alanna paused before nodding slightly. "Thank you.""Silly girl. Why are you thanking me?" Alanna smiled and got back to her work. She glanced at the man on the other side, who was busy replying to emails on his phone."If you're busy, you don't have to come over here on
Alanna was surprised. She then looked up at the man before her.She had a guarded expression.The man chuckled and handed her another business card. "I'm Mason Lowe and a classmate of Grayson's. I've heard a bit about you from him. I happened to have a business meeting recently that required translation. Would you be interested in taking up the job?"Alanna remained wary."Mr. Lowe, since you're Grayson's classmate, it would be more convenient to talk to him. I have something to attend to today, so I'll take my leave."With that, she pulled Chelsey and headed out. After their figures disappeared, Mason chuckled."She's quite guarded."He muttered to himself before lighting a cigarette. Just then, his phone rang. A woman's voice came from the other end."Didn't I ask you to approach Alanna? Why haven't you made any progress after such a long time?"Mason took a drag of his cigarette."Do you think it's easy to get close to Alanna? She's always surrounded by bodyguards. I o
Chelsey didn't know how to comfort Alanna."Ally, you need to move on."Alanna nodded without saying much. There was nothing else she could do.While the doctor examined Chelsey's wound and prescribed her medication, a commotion arose outside.Michel and the dog's owner had followed them to the clinic."Chelsey!"As soon as Michel entered the clinic, he called out.Chelsey gave him a sidelong glance. "What are you doing here?"Michel chuckled. "I came to check on you after hearing you got bitten."Chelsey scoffed. "What for? I got bitten by a dog, not you."Michel clicked his tongue. "Even if we were to bite each other, you would be the one who bit me."Chelsey aimed a kick at him. But before she could reach him, someone shouted, "Michel!"Chelsey immediately retracted her foot and glared at Michel. "Get out of the way. Stop being an eyesore."Michel chuckled. "Chelsey, are you reluctant to kick me?"Without hesitation, Chelsey aimed another kick at him. This time, she hi
Justin entered the room just in time to hear Alanna's questionHe paused briefly before taking a deep breath and walking up to her."Ms. Jacinto."Alanna turned around and saw Justin coming in with a stack of forms.Her lips twitched. But before she could speak, Justin beat her to it."Ms. Jacinto, what brings you here?" His demeanor was natural, showing no signs of evasion.Alanna pursed her lips and smiled slightly. "I'm here accompanying Chelsey for her shot."With that, she glanced back at the little girl."Is this your daughter?"Justin nodded, his eyes filled with affection as he looked at the girl."Yes, she's my daughter."Alanna's fingers twitched. "May I hold her?"Almost instinctively, the nanny holding the girl took a step back.Alanna's hands froze. She said, "Sorry."Justin's brow furrowed instantly.He glanced at the nanny before explaining softly to Alanna."Aashika was born prematurely and has a very weak immune system. We always disinfect before holdin
After leaving the detention center, Alanna seemed lost in thought.Although Tucker hadn't revealed much, she couldn't shake off her suspicions about Edmund."Do you think it could be Edmund?" Hades remained silent."The key question now is, if it's Edmund, why would he harm your mother?"Alanna lowered her gaze.Hades was right. She wondered why.Since learning that Tara was being targeted, she had thought of countless possibilities. Who could be behind the threats, and why would anyone want to harm such a fragile woman?But she still had no answers.Hades felt a pang of heartache."We'll find out eventually. Don't worry, if it's him, he'll show his true colors sooner or later."Alanna looked out the window and responded in a hum.Hades looked at her and gently caressed her cheek."Ally, don't feel sad. It hurts me."Alanna brushed his hand away. "Stop touching me all the time."Hades' mouth twitched."I've already asked Margaret to make preparations for the New Year.
Alanna glanced at him and brushed off his hand.Hades' eyes twinkled with amusement."Is it okay to spend the New Year's Eve together?"Alanna turned her head and looked at the calendar hanging on the wall.It was already mid-December.The New Year was approaching.Their baby was already three months old.If nothing had gone wrong, their New Year's Eve would have been filled with joy.Alanna withdrew her gaze, lowered her head, and straightened her clothes.Hades saw the glimmer of moisture in her eyes when she lowered her head.His heart ached, and he quickly hurried over to hug her."Everything will be fine."Alanna fought back her tears and nodded before pushing him away.Hades looked at her determined expression with a sense of helplessness."Let's go see Tucker. Maybe we can get some information about your mother."Alanna nodded and followed him out.After the two left, Chelsey rolled her eyes in the room."What a world! I have to see them being all lovey-dovey ri
In Northlight Group at Brunstein City, Edmund listened as his assistant reported everything to him."You mean, Olivia has been investigating Tara recently?"The assistant nodded. "Yes, and she's been very thorough."Edmund's pen snapped in his hand."Besides that, did she find out anything else?""She already found out about Tara's death."Edmund's face turned grim. "Got it."After speaking, he paused briefly. "Prepare something for me, and also, invite Mrs. Campbell to have lunch with me at the company."Olivia arrived at Northlight Group before noon.Before she could enter the office, she heard Edmund making a phone call."Mr. Florentine, I can help stabilize the stock price of Florentine Group with Northlight, but I hope you won't vent your anger on Alanna. Yes, she's important to me. You could say, even more important than Hudson."Olivia's steps abruptly halted. The smile on her face gradually disappeared.It wasn't until Edmund's secretary called out to her that Olivi
Alanna's grip on her phone tightened slightly."Hades, are you... really okay?"Hades chuckled. "I'm just trying to get some sympathy from you. Is it working?"Alanna pursed her lips and remained silent.Hades chuckled. "Go to bed early."After a pause, he added, "Also, try not to take sleeping pills.""Where are you?"Alanna suddenly asked.Hades was stunned.He glanced at the villa in the distance. "I'm taking a walk outside.""Taking a walk in the dead of winter?"Hades chuckled. "Ms. Jacinto, are you showing concern for me?"Alanna scoffed. "Go ahead and enjoy your walk."Hades quickly responded, "I'm outside handling some business. I just finished and suddenly missed you. So I wanted to call you."Alanna pursed her lips."Hades, we're partners now. From now on, don't hide anything from me."Hades' voice softened."Alright, I won't hide anything from you."Alanna didn't say much and hung up the phone directly.She silently looked at the sleeping pills on the beds
Afterward, he sneered, extinguished his cigarette, and drove away.Just as he left the residential area, a car suddenly came speeding towards him.Hades jerked the steering wheel.But the car behind him turned around and came back in his direction.Hades narrowed his eyes and stepped on the gas pedal, rushing forward.However, he didn't intend to shake off the car this time.Instead, he maintained a distance that allowed him to keep sight of the car. It was neither too close nor too far. He ensured that the car couldn't catch up with him and he wouldn't lose sight of it.The scenery outside became increasingly desolate.At some point, they were already on the outskirts.Surprisingly, Hades lit a cigarette at this moment.Then, he sent a location to Yves."Come handle the accident."Hades' car suddenly went uphill before rushing down a steep slope.The person in the car behind widened their eyes.Below the steep slope was a wall!They slammed on the brakes. But the speed