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Henry witnessed the whole thing. He approached Alanna in shock. "Ms. Jacinto, why didn't you just put up with her?"He meant to say that Alanna should've just compromised whenever possible since it wasn't every day that Melanie showed up there.Some time ago, Melanie had been in a bad mood and proceeded to find faults with the secretarial department whenever she came. The entire department had to tolerate her antics.However, Alanna decided to do the opposite today. After what she did, she'd probably have to face Melanie's wrath.Alanna smiled bitterly. "Even if I didn't do that, do you think I wouldn't get in trouble? I'm still going to get told off, anyway. Might as well do it, then. At least I get to entertain myself.""But…"Alanna chuckled. "It's fine."Truth be told, she didn't give a damn anymore. Hades could get mad at her for all she cared. It wasn't the first time it happened, anyway.…Melanie went downstairs. Without even knocking, she shoved the meeting room door

Alanna's response didn't make Hades feel any better. Still, he didn't say anything about it.While gently pinching her face, he bent over slightly to kiss her on the lips. "Don't start a fight with her the next time something like this happens. Just come to me."Alanna wanted to ask if he would side with her if she did so, but in the end, she decided against it. One shouldn't get their hopes up when the outcome was clearly impossible."Alright," she replied nonchalantly.Hades stroked her hair. "You should get back to work, but don't exhaust yourself."He paused before continuing, "I won't be back for dinner tonight."Alanna didn't ask further. It was evident that he was going to console his crush. Perhaps she was so used to it that she felt nothing.Calmly, she nodded and left the office. She had a short exchange with Henry and went back to work.After work, Alanna headed straight for the hospital Tara was at. She hadn't visited Tara for some time now.As usual, Tara lay moti

After stopping the recording, Alanna casually pocketed her phone. Then, she calmly hailed a taxi and returned home.The moment she entered her house, she felt completely drained. She stood at the doorway in a trance for a long time before taking her phone out and playing the recording again.After she did so, she felt an agonizing stab of pain in her chest. She'd never imagined that that was the truth behind her miscarriage. Melanie was behind it all along!Alanna clutched her phone tightly. After who knew how long, she suddenly started laughing. However, the anguish in her laughter was palpable.In the dark room, she stood there at the entrance. She was still in a daze. It seemed as though she was doing her very best to suppress the rage within her.The deafening silence was only broken when her phone rang. Alanna took a deep breath to calm herself before picking up her phone.Chelsey's voice rang out through the receiver. "Ally, it's almost New Year. I'll have three days off. S

Hades' eyes narrowed, and he smirked. "Bernice told you that?" he asked as he released her.He lowered his head and puffed on his cigarette before looking at Alanna impassively. He continued, "So you'll believe whatever she says?"Though he remained expressionless, the air around him turned dense and cold. Evidently, what Alanna said had put him in an unpleasant mood.Alanna's lips pressed tightly together. Of course, she didn't believe Bernice fully. But now that she'd heard about it, there was no way she'd let it slide that easily."I'll take it as it is, even if it turns out to be just another trap!" She stared right into his eyes unwaveringly.Hades' expression was sour. Moments later, he asked, "Do you really have to make a fuss, Alanna?"As Alanna gazed at him, her tears fell uncontrollably. "Hades, I just want to know the truth!"Hades fixed his gloomy gaze on her. His expression was one of indifference. "What could you do even if you learn the truth? Could you change wha

Alanna's eyes reddened because of Hades' words. Even the veins on her fair-skinned temple were bulging.She understood what he meant. He was warning her to remember her place, and his words clearly showed anger at her for breaking her promise.Alanna really felt like crying, but she held her tears back. She looked up with a small smile and asked, "Oh? Is that all your baby's worth, Mr. Florentine? That's… pretty cheap.""Alanna Jacinto!" Hades' eyes were slightly red. "Don't take my tolerance toward you for granted!"Alanna chuckled. Before he could react, she abruptly wrapped her arms around his neck and planted a kiss on his lips. In fact, she even took the initiative to force open his lips.Stunned, Hades then held the back of her neck to deepen the kiss.However, Alanna promptly let him go. "Is this what you're looking for, Mr. Florentine?" She sounded extremely calm.Then, she continued, "I'll give it to you. After all, you paid me for it. I know my place well, indeed. I mu