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
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
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
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