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After saying all that, Hector turned his cold, stern gaze on the person who announced the result."'You should always know your place', huh?" he questioned. "And you said she carried herself as though she were the negotiator? Come, enlighten me. What should an interpreter be like?"All the blood drained from that person's face.Hector continued, "The inspectors from the Inspector General's Office will investigate further to find out if any similar cases of injustice and bribery have happened."As for the result of the contest—"Before Hector could finish, Holly abruptly said, "Mr. Archdale, I know I'm greatly inferior compared to Ms. Jacinto. Hence, I'm willing to give up this opportunity to her."Everyone was stunned at her words. She caught everyone by surprise by giving up the role she had just won.Hector and the rest were here to avenge Alanna. But because of Holly's statement, what they were doing now was akin to forcing Alexander and Holly to make way for Alanna instead.

"It's late, Mr. Silva. We've got to go," said Hades.Travis looked at Alanna. "Ally, my family was harsh on you, so I never blamed you for choosing to break up with me. Still, I hope you will prioritize yourself more in the future."I wish you all the happiness in the world," he said before he left.Alanna stared blankly at Hades. After some time, she asked, "Was what Travis said true?"At that instant, Hades didn't know how to explain. He knew it was wrong of him to do that. "Ally…"Alanna instantly knew what the answer was. Indeed, Hades was more than capable of doing what Travis said.Hades asked in a low voice, "Are you mad?""No," replied Alanna as she turned and walked off.Hades quickly caught up with her. He carried her in his arms and got into the car. In a low voice, he pleaded, "You can hit and scold me all you want. Just don't get mad at me, okay?"Alanna gazed at him. Suddenly, she didn't know what to say.He would put her in an extremely uncomfortable position w

The only thing in the message Hades sent Alanna was a photo of the sunrise he took on the plane. Its radiant beauty dyed half the sky red.Alanna gazed at the photo for a long time. Then, she saved it before stashing her phone away under her pillow. Finally, she drifted off to sleep.…Hector said he would send someone to pick up Alanna, but she didn't expect it to be Travis.As usual, he wore a smile. "Did you have a good night's sleep?"Alanna nodded. "I guess so."Travis laughed. "Great. I was worried you couldn't sleep." After a pause, he continued, "Ally, have you made peace with Hades?"Alanna fell silent for a moment before replying, "Not yet."Although they hadn't gotten back together, Alanna could feel her determination wavering. She found it harder and harder to resist his advances.However, she had qualms about the Florentines' attitude toward her.She didn't elaborate further as she packed her stuff and followed Travis downstairs.In the elevator, he stared at he

Benedict sighed. "I'm getting more emotional as I age."Jeff knew Benedict was thinking of Sandra, so he took Benedict aside and consoled him.Before they departed, Alanna called Hades, who was still in the board meeting. His phone was on the table when it rang.A bunch of elderly men were in the meeting room of Florentine Group with him. They scowled when they heard his phone ring."Hades, we're now having a board meeting. You should at least show us some respect as we're your elders."Hades glanced at the screen and promptly answered the phone. The board directors looked all the more disgruntled."Hades Florentine! Are you even listening?"Hades looked up with a sullen gaze, and their fury simmered instantly.Alanna's voice came through the receiver, saying, "Are you busy? Talk to you later then."Hades hummed in response but didn't end the call. He merely placed the phone back on the table.Alanna was about to end the call. Just then, she heard a furious voice demanding, "

Benedict was dazed. The other team members couldn't resist frowning upon hearing what Alanna had said.Lowering her gaze, Holly sneered. She thought Alanna was truly inexperienced and naive. How dare she even think about saying something in a formal negotiation like this?To her surprise, Benedict agreed. Frowning, Holly turned to look at Alanna, who nodded. Then, Alanna calmly narrated the origins and historical values of those artifacts.Mockery crossed Holly's eyes after listening to the first few lines. She had thought Alanna would offer some constructive suggestions at this point. She never expected her to cook up such nonsense.Those antiques had never circulated in the domestic market. Before Holly came, she even asked Alexander about them. To her dismay, not even Alexander could tell her much.How would Alanna know what Alexander and Benedict didn't? At that thought, Holly calmed down. She only had to wait and see how Alanna would embarrass herself.The other team members