Whispers Of Betrayal (Anastasia and Alastor)

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Not too long ago, during a business meeting. Alastor had consumed an excessive amount of alcohol. It was Felicia who had taken on the responsibility of getting him home. Moreover, she took the initiative to add Anastasia on WhatsApp. She introduced herself as a recently hired secretary for Alastor, expressing eagerness to interact with Anastasia in the days ahead.

“What an ironic twist. Alastor openly hired his ex–girlfriend to join his company,” Anastasia thought to herself with a hint of

Sarcasm.

Subsequently, Anastasia discovered the reason behind Alastor’s excessive drinking that day. It had been prompted by the presence of his collaborator’s female secretary who had joined them for drinks during the meeting, and this secretary was none other than Felicia.

Felicia, who had been abroad for four years, had returned.

However, Alastor was already married.

Alastor was a domineering man. Thus, he stubbornly poached Felicia from her former company and offered her a position as a secretary in his own company.

His reason was that the collaborator’s boss was disreputable and widely known to be morally reprehensible, with at reputation as a pervert within their industry.

hand, Alastor himself played the role

the house, he was met with the sight of Anastasia

eat?” Alastor’s tone held a touch of weariness, his voice maintaining its characteristic low register.

act of casualness, believing his facade to be flawless,

Felicia had already divulged the entire situation on

her usual manner to pick

fingers momentarily stiffened. She found the situation oddly amusing.

by to provoke Anastasia. In the latter’s opinion, the lipstick smudge on the collar of

clothes outside, Alastor. Anastasia’s voice was gentle, devoid

you on Christmas Eve, but I’ll make it up to

appeared strained when she heard his words, and Alastor’s touch now brought a sense

heart. Why did he

beach for a walk this afternoon,” Anastasia suggested.

utilizing much of Alastor’s wealth throughout their four–year marriage. Moreover, she harbored an aversion to what society

by Alastor to fulfill the

Felicia stood in stark contrast. She exuded an air of someone inherently meant to be pampered by