"Hades!"Hades quickly raised his hand. "I'm fine. Don't panic."Flustered, Yves hurriedly took him for another check-up.Alanna heard Yves shouting Hades' name from inside the room. Her body stiffened briefly, but she didn't say anything.Travis looked at the soup placed aside and asked softly, "You haven't eaten anything all day?"Alanna lowered her eyes. "Travis, I don't have an appetite."Travis sighed and brought the soup over. "You're an adult now, not a child. You can't skip meals just because you're not hungry."He then looked at Chelsey. "You feed her."Chelsey quickly nodded and reached out to take the soup.Alanna didn't refuse anymore. With each mouthful, it felt like her heart was bleeding.Travis breathed a sigh of relief after watching Alanna finish the bowl of soup."Lie down and get some rest. I'll leave after you fall asleep."Alanna didn't argue anymore.Right now, all she wanted was to recover her health and seek revenge for her child.Travis watched
Alanna had never seen Hades in such a miserable state before.Even during the car accident back then, he had never acted like this.She couldn't describe the feeling in her heart.She lowered her eyes to avoid his gaze. But Hades was already walking towards them.He hadn't even put on his shoes. He stood barefoot on the icy floor in the middle of winter.Alanna's gaze briefly flashed across his feet."Are you ready to leave the hospital?"Alanna nodded and looked at Travis."Travis, let's go."Travis stepped forward to help Alanna tie her scarf. However, before he could do it, Hades took the scarf from him and carefully tied it around her neck. He even helped her put on her gloves."It's cold outside. Wear more layers."It was the exact same words he had said before they left for the prenatal checkup.For some reason, Alanna's eyes welled up with tears again.She avoided Hades' gaze. "Mr. Florentine, you don't have to trouble yourself."Looking down, she straightened he
On that evening, Hades returned to the Florentine residence.He summoned all the elders of the Florentines to gather at the mansion."I see that some people are eager to become the family head. I called everyone here today to make it clear that I am not obsessed over the position of family head. If you wish to make a change, let's talk it out tonight."Everyone looked at each other with shocked expressions.They wondered why Hades wanted to change the family head for no reason.Hades was always assertive and domineering.But he was indeed talented in business.Since he became the family head, the Florentines had been on a steady rise. It was absurd to change the family head at this time.Just when everyone thought no one would speak, Zachary suddenly spoke up."The family head should at least consider the interests of the Florentines. Hades, what have you achieved all this while?"Hades chuckled. "Are you aiming for the position of family head?"Zachary didn't admit it.
Alanna stood by the window, her eyes empty."If you want to quit, find someone else to come. No one is forcing you."Grayson said, "Okay! Forget about everything I said. But are you sure you're doing well with your postpartum recovery?"Alanna lowered her gaze."Have you prepared what I asked?"Grayson sneered. "It has been ready for a while now. Just wait to watch the show."Alanna nodded.Travis handed a blanket to Alanna to wrap around her shoulders."Go get some rest."But Alanna simply shook her head.She then went back to work.Several days later, Alanna finished her confinement period.The accounts of the translation company that had been going against Alanna previously were exposed.Financial deficits, embezzlement, tax evasion, and issues with dual contracts came to light one after another.As the head of the company, Holly paled at the sight of the news.She approached Alexander in tears. "Grandpa, what should we do?"Alexander looked at the news exposed onlin
Of course, Alanna understood what he meant.Not only was it dangerous, but there were also many things she couldn't handle alone.She could deal with Holly, but it would be too difficult to uproot the Maxwells' foundation."I know."Jeff replied, "I'm glad you understand. My advice is, you'd better not take any risks. Anyway, what's done is done. I'll cover for you this time.""But you shouldn't get yourself involved in anything after this if you're going to do it alone. Your safety is your priority. Hades should deal with the revenge!"Alanna teared up, and she responded."I got it. Thank you, Mr. Simmons."Jeff gave her a few more reminders before hanging up the phone.Grayson frowned as he looked at the information about the Florentines."Alanna, the upcoming battle is getting harder. The Maxwells are deeply rooted. Although the Florentines have collapsed, they are still better off than ordinary people. We are no match for them, especially since I don't know how Hades set
Alanna only snapped to her senses when the car stopped at the venue's entrance.Stepping out and looking at the familiar scenery before her, she suddenly remembered the time she was scratched on the arm by Melanie's fans here.She sighed faintly.Then, she linked arms with Grayson and entered the venue.As soon as they entered, they attracted everybody's attention.Her gorgeous face drew everyone's gaze no matter where she went.Smiling, Grayson walked beside Alanna."It surely feels nice to walk beside a beautiful woman."However, Alanna's attention was drawn to the man standing in the center of the venue, who was surrounded by a huge crowd.Although Aashika Group had just been established, Hades' influence was no less than when he was in the Florentines.Knowing he had volunteered to leave the Florentines, the younger generation admired him even more.Hades had become the center of attention in the event.But tonight, there was another woman by his side.Alanna glanced a
Hades looked at the woman before him.He wanted to reject Alanna, yet he couldn't bring himself to say the words on the tip of his tongue.It had been a month since they last met, and he missed her terribly.He knew she must have something to tell him.Otherwise, she would never initiate a conversation with him again.In fact, he knew exactly what she wanted to say to him.But he didn't know how to face her in this situation.He longed for her to come closer to him.Yet, at the same time, he feared hurting her by letting her get too close."How have you been this past month?"Feeling a wave of bitterness wash over him, Hades asked.How could she have been doing well in this thin and haggard state?Hades felt a strong pang of heartache. He wanted to run up to her, hug her now, and tell her their daughter was fine.But he could only endure it."Not too bad," Alanna replied softly.Hades smiled and nodded. "You've lost a lot of weight."Alanna didn't respond. She simply st
Alanna clearly hated Hades when she left.But now, she turned back to him to seek revenge for their child.Hades felt a sharp pain in his heart but didn't compromise."Ally, you don't have to avenge our child. You just need to take care of yourself."Alanna's eyes were filled with bitterness."I'm doing fine.""Really?" Hades frowned at her.Alanna averted her gaze. "Hades, I know you have strength and connections. But that's my child. I want to avenge my child with my own hands!"Hades looked at the woman before him and said after a long while."Ally, I will seek revenge. I will avenge our child myself, not only for our child but also for your mother."Alanna fell silent. After a moment, she smiled."Hades, I chose to cooperate with you first because you are the father of my child. At least, our goals are aligned. But you are not my only choice.""Whether it's the Florentines or the Maxwells, we have many enemies. If you're not willing to help me, I will work with someone