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Alanna did not respond to his question. She just wanted to free herself and take a cold shower. However, Hades refused to let her go. "Let me go, Hades. Please, let me go!" Alanna pleaded.She felt helplessly desperate. Despite an instinctive desire to draw Hades near, her consciousness struggled against it. "I need to shower, Hades. Let me go."Hades frowned deeply. Only then did he notice the abnormality was not just the slap mark on her face. Her temperature and overall state were far from normal. Realizing the potential cause, Hades' expression turned ice cold instantly. He suddenly grasped her wrist and trapped her in his embrace. "Alanna, where have you been? Who did you meet? What did you eat?"Alanna's senses were dulled. She could barely make out Hades' words. Her instincts were in turmoil. She wanted him, yet her conscious mind resisted.She bit her lip until it bled and did not relent. Hades held her tighter. When he saw her bleeding lips, he forced her to unclench h

Melvin had always felt slighted by Hades. Despite his diligent years in the Florentine family, only Hades received Cyrus' approval. No matter how hard Melvin worked, it was as if Cyrus was blind to his efforts. This resentment led Melvin to challenge Hades multiple times. Hades hadn't taken him seriously initially. But this time, he decisively crushed him by demolishing Melvin's assets.Henry murmured a lot to Alanna, but she was somewhat distracted. She didn't want to presume that Hades' drastic actions against Melvin were because of her, yet she felt unsettled. Melvin's curses echoed throughout the top floor. "Hades, you bastard! Don't think you're any better than me. Do you really think you can control everything? Sooner or later, I'll make you kneel and apologize to me!"Alanna absentmindedly reviewed the contract in her hands. Suddenly, she felt a slimy, cold gaze on her. Startled, she looked up only to see the elevator doors closing. "Honestly, Mr. Florentine can be quite

Alanna emerged from the apartment into the gently falling snowflakes. Yet, all she could see was Hades' darkened expression when she spoke those words. She knew those words would displease him, but she said them anyway. She didn't want to harbor any more hope if this relationship was destined to end.Taking a deep breath, Alanna suppressed the sourness in her heart. She glanced back at the still-lit apartment and let out a bitter laugh before turning to leave.Hades remained seated on the couch inside the apartment with a cold expression. After what felt like ages, he suddenly let out a cold laugh.He felt like she must have been looking forward to the end of their agreement, as being with him was just making do.Normally, Hades might have admired Alanna's rationality and clarity. But now, her logic greatly irked him. He wondered if being with him was so unbearable for her.Yet, he didn't stop her from leaving. Just as Alanna had said, he wasn't indispensable to her. Women were no

Melanie's face instantly darkened as she watched Hades leave. Terrence clicked his tongue beside her. Yves chuckled lightly. "What's the matter, Mr. Abbott? Sour grapes again?" Terrence laughed. "Yves, what exactly did that woman offer you to make you defend her like this?"Yves smiled. "No benefits. I just think she should be my sister-in-law."Yves' words made Melanie's face even more unsightly. "Yves, it would be impossible for Hades and Alanna to be together. With her status, how could she be worthy of the Florentine family?"Yves shook his head. "Ms. Smith, Hades' marriage has never been something the Florentine family can decide. Otherwise, the previous engagement banquet wouldn't have been canceled outright, right?"The mention of the incident made Melanie grind her teeth in anger. Yves seemed to enjoy provoking her further."Moreover, someone said when they left that they would never come back unless Hades begged. So why have they returned now?"Melanie was furious as

Alanna knew he didn't want to elaborate. She didn't ask further and simply closed her eyes. But suddenly, Hades grasped her chin and kissed her. The kiss was gentle and tender, unlike any before. Alanna was taken aback. Before she could react, Hades had already pinned her down. "Hades, I...""Be still. It's just a kiss. But if you move again, it might lead to more," Hades said with a husky voice while pressing his body uncomfortably on hers.Alanna remained still.Hades teased, "Are you that afraid of having sex with me?""I'm not feeling well." She knew better than anyone how demanding he could be in bed. In her current state, she really couldn't handle it. Hades didn't actually intend to go any further. Even he wouldn't force himself on someone who was ill. After kissing her lips several more times, he finally got up and went to the bathroom.Half an hour later, he returned in a refreshed state. He pulled her back into his embrace after warming up in bed.…Early in the