Holly was determined to humiliate Alanna tonight.She wanted to sleep with Hades while the other men assaulted Alanna. The thought excited her, and she couldn't wait to act on it right away.Meanwhile, Zachary's eyes turned cold as he looked at Holly.Hades saw their expressions.He took out his phone and sent a message.Paul's phone beeped. He glanced down and said to Alanna."I have something to attend to."Alanna nodded and walked away.A few wealthy women were standing together, chatting and laughing.Joana's gaze had been following Alanna. After a while, she approached her."Ms. Jacinto."Alanna turned her head and saw the elegant woman with a smile on her face. She was wearing a white dress, which complemented her temperament.This was Alanna's second encounter with Joana.They met the last time at the Florentines' patriarch's birthday banquet. Back then, she didn't even get a chance to see Joana's face.However, given her current relationship with Hades, it seemed
Alanna paused, her face instantly darkening.Hades chuckled. "Quite the show, isn't it?"Alanna looked at him. "Did you send me the message?"Hades pinched her cheek. "You didn't know it was me, yet you still dared to come."Alanna brushed his hand away."It doesn't matter who sent it."Hades laughed. "Ally, you always know how to get under my skin."Alanna glanced at him. She was about to say something when fireworks suddenly burst outside the window.She paused and fell silent."Don't you think they're beautiful?"Alanna remained silent briefly."Yes, they are.""Are they more beautiful than the fireworks I arranged for you back then?"Alanna pursed her lips and said nothing.Hades laughed and didn't say anything more.The two stood quietly in the room, watching the magnificent fireworks outside.Listening to the inappropriate noises coming from the next room, Alanna seemed somewhat uncomfortable.It was indeed unpleasant to eavesdrop on someone being intimate.Hade
Alexander's face turned livid. "That despicable woman!""Grandpa, what should we do? I don't want to marry Zachary."Alexander's face grew grim.Many people had witnessed tonight's events. If Holly refused to marry Zachary, her reputation would be ruined.Yet, he was unwilling to let his precious granddaughter marry an illegitimate child like Zachary."Don't worry. Grandpa will get justice for you!"Alexander left in a hurry.After exiting the room, Alanna bid goodbye to Paul and left.But Hades was suddenly summoned by Alexander.Hades smiled. "Congratulations, Mr. Maxwell Senior. It seems your granddaughter's marriage is settled now. You don't need to push her onto others anymore."Alexander nearly choked on his own anger."Hades, Holly is your fiancée! She's been assaulted, and that's all you can say?"Hades' face darkened. "Mr. Maxwell Senior, have you grown a face thick enough to match your age? How can you be so shameless?"Alexander almost fainted from anger. "Hades
Hades looked at Alanna.Wearing a tight-fitting sweater that accentuated her curves, she sat in front of the desk. Pregnancy and childbirth had not changed her body. If anything, she was more alluring now.Besides, she seemed more dominant.She must have been planning to act against the Florentines for a while now.She had been waiting for the right moment.Although he had depleted much of the Florentines' resources, the intricate roots of the family and the support of the patriarch made it difficult to take down the Florentines completely.Alanna knew that a scandal involving the family head would shake the family to its core.Hades looked at the woman before him, his eyes filled with complexity.He had thought that besides cooperating with Paul, she didn't have any plans in mind during this period.He had been relieved, believing she had finally settled down.Although her closeness with Paul still bothered him, he felt he had her actions under control.Yet, just as he let
Alanna lowered her gaze and said after a while."Okay."Hades sighed. Just as he was about to say something, his phone suddenly rang.He glanced at it, and his gaze flickered slightly.It was Justin.Alanna glanced at his phone but then averted her gazeHades immediately hung up.Alanna looked at him. "Is Justin still thinking of coming back to work for you?"Hades responded with a hum but didn't say more.After a moment of silence, Alanna asked, "Hades, have you seen Justin's child?"Hades remained calm. "No, I'm not interested in other people's children."Alanna nodded.Indeed, given Hades' personality, she found it hard to imagine him having any interest in other people's children.But thinking about the tiny figure from the photos, she couldn't help feeling a pang of sadness.Other people's premature babies could survive, but her child had left them.Seeing the sorrow in Alanna's eyes, Hades sighed softly. "We'll have another child in the future."Alanna immediately
Michel looked puzzled."Why do you want to go there?""To visit a friend's child. But I heard they don't allow visits there."Michel acknowledged, "That's true. They don't allow visits. Let me check for you."After hanging up the phone, Alanna smiled bitterly.She felt like she was acting irrationally.She pinched her brow and immersed herself in work.It wasn't until after work that Michel called her back."Alanna, you can go, but whose child are you going to visit? Justin's?""Yes," Alanna answered truthfully."Justin's child has been discharged.""Already?" Alanna was surprised."Yes, the baby is doing quite well. She's been in the hospital for over a month and is developing well now. My brother also said staying at the research institute for too long isn't good for the child's growth."Although Alanna wasn't anticipating meeting the baby, she felt somewhat disappointed upon hearing Michel's response."Okay, thank you."Michel chuckled. "Alanna, how's Chelsey recently
"Don't worry about it. I'll talk to her."Justin immediately felt relieved."Mr. Florentine, is Ms. Jacinto still suspicious?"Hades frowned. He didn't know if Alanna was suspicious.She had someone check on Justin's supposed girlfriend.She even hacked into the research institute's video.But she hadn't asked him anything directly."Maybe she just can't let go of our baby. She'll come around in time."Justin quickly agreed.After hanging up, Hades instructed the driver."Head to the Florentine Residence."At the Florentine Residence, Zachary was kneeling on the ground.Cyrus slapped him across the face again."You bastard. Do you want to ruin the Florentines for real?"Zachary expressionlessly touched his face."Grandpa, I will handle this!"Cyrus snorted, and a flash of killing intent flashed across his eyes.The Florentines quickly implemented countermeasures.Zachary specifically held a press conference.He even invited the parents of the underage girl involved b
Alanna frowned as she glanced at Hades."Hades, I didn't see you being jealous when Justin was around me before this."Hades nodded. "Justin had a girlfriend before this. Besides, as my subordinate, he wouldn't dare to have any thoughts about you. But things are different now."Alanna pressed her lips together and looked at him."Hades, are you hiding something from me?"Hades sighed, his brows furrowing slightly."Justin can't always protect you while taking care of the child. Besides, the baby is his soft spot now. I'm afraid someone with ill intentions might use his child to threaten him and make him do something against you. That's also why I don't want him back."With that, he looked at Alanna. "If you need bodyguards, I can arrange someone else for you, but not Justin. He's not the right person for now."Alanna stared at him and said after a while. "Forget it. I can find bodyguards myself."She then got out of the car.Watching her retreating figure, Hades felt a bit he