Chapter 77

Alanna couldn't put a finger on what she was feeling at that moment. She had initially thought that the childhood memories they shared were somewhat special to Hades. As it turned out, they were not.

Inwardly, Hades only considered Melanie as the light of his life. At this moment, Alanna felt she was nothing but a joke. The past memories which she treasured and held dear were not reciprocated.

"The auction is about to begin. Let's go back," Yves said as she stood beside her.

Alanna snapped back to reality and replied, "Alright."

She followed Yves back into the hall. Upon entering, a waiter stopped her. "Ms. Jacinto, Mr. Florentine asked you to join him."

Alanna glanced at Yves. "I'm going over to Hades."

Yves agreed, "Okay."

Alanna was led to where Hades was sitting. He was seated in the front row with Melanie beside him. When Melanie caught sight of Alanna, she gave her a faint smile. "Ms. Jacinto, you're here too?"

Alanna nodded in acknowledgment, but she did not init