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
Hades had just come down the elevator when he saw Michel standing by the entrance.There was a small bruise on his forehead.Hades walked toward his car and lit a cigarette. Michel noticed and walked over with a frown. "Do Chelsey and Alanna live together?"Hades glanced at him. "Did you get hit after sleeping with a woman?"Michel coughed and said, "I accidentally fell down the bed. How is Chelsey doing?"Hades inhaled a puff of his cigarette before saying, "I don't know.""Didn't you just leave their house?"Hades glanced at him and said, "I only saw Alanna.""Fine…"Michel sighed and stood beside him while lighting his cigarette.Thus, when Alanna came down, she saw them smoking together.Hades immediately walked toward her when he noticed her.However, Alanna walked past him and headed straight for Michel. "Michel, what happened to your promise of never harming Chelsey?"Michel was slightly frustrated. "Alanna, she was the one who initiated it. Do you believe me? She
"Chelsey's asleep now. You won't be much help even if you go back up. Do you want me to send you to work?"Alanna shook her head. "It's alright. I still need to go and prepare some documents as I'll have to fly to Brunstein City in two days.""Again?" Hades asked.Alanna laughed and went up to kiss him. "Be good and wait for me to earn more money to support you.""I don't need you to support me. I just need you to satisfy my hunger."Alanna's cheeks turned red as she shoved him slightly. "You should head back. I'll go up and check on Chelsey."Although Hades was unwilling to let Alanna leave, he let her go.Chelsey slept the whole day and headed off to work the next day.Alanna wanted to talk to her about her situation. But she could tell Chelsey didn't want to talk about Michel.So, she could only swallow back the words.Hades had already been waiting for her when Alanna got down.He was holding a bag full of bandages and ointments. He handed them to her when he saw her com
Esther continued to pound on the car window as she cried and screamed. However, Hades started the car and drove off.In the car, Hades remained silent for some time before he said, "Ally, Melanie is…"Alanna interrupted him before he could finish his sentence. She said, "You don't have to explain anything to me. I heard it all just now."Hades glanced at Alanna and placed his injured hand in hers."I'll have my people watch over her properly. I won't let her cause any more trouble."Alanna looked at the hand in hers. After a moment, she still decided to hold his hands.She didn't say a word throughout the ride home."I'll come and pick you up tonight," Hades said before she got out of the car. He sounded like he was trying hard to butter her up.Alanna nodded and got out of the car.Hades took out his phone and called Yves once Alanna's figure disappeared into the distance."How is Melanie doing?"Yves sighed. "Same as usual. She keeps crying and making a ruckus. The doctor
"You're overthinking things. Mr. Florentine Senior and I go way back. Not to mention, Hades and I do not have any conflicts of interest in the industry. Why would I need to deal with him?"Alanna smiled, but she didn't say anything.Edmund looked at her and asked, "Do you still want to join the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?"Alanna nodded.Edmund sighed and said, "Alright. I'll respect your decision."Alanna frowned slightly as she left Edmund's office.How much of Edmund's words could be trusted? How much of it was lies?…Alanna spent the afternoon busy with the handover. The sky was already dark when she left the company.Hades had stopped by the roadside. Alanna was about to walk toward him when she heard Renee call her. "Ms. Jacinto."Alanna paused, whereas Hades had already gotten out of the car.Renee was startled. "Mr. Florentine, you're here again."Hades nodded and walked toward them."Why are you here this time?"Hades laughed. "I'm here to pick up my girlfriend
Alanna was taken aback by the sudden kiss.Having snapped out of her trance, she tried to push Hades off her. But he responded by deepening the kiss instead."Ally, are you listening to me?"Travis' voice rang out from next to her ear. Yet, Hades picked up the phone and said, "Do you even know that you're disturbing our private time?"Then, he hung up on Travis immediately.Flustered and anxious, Alanna yelped, "What the hell, Hades?"Hades gripped her by the waist and picked her up right away."Stay away from Travis, Ally."This left Alanna feeling a little helpless. "We don't contact each other unless it's about work."Hades' expression was still sullen. "You can also contact your other colleagues when it comes to work, right? But why is it always Travis that contacts you? Is there no one else working at the ministry?"Alanna frowned at his invasive questions. "Hades, both Travis and I don't get to decide who does what in our jobs. I can promise you that I don't have anyt
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