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.

the role of the knight in shining armor.

stepping into the house, he

to eat?” Alastor’s tone held a touch of weariness, his voice maintaining its characteristic low register. He continued, “I’ll

be flawless, hence

Felicia had already divulged the entire situation on

in her usual manner to pick up the suit that Alastor

Anastasia’s fingers momentarily stiffened. She found the situation oddly

Anastasia. In the latter’s opinion, the lipstick smudge on the collar of Alastor’s shirt seemed rather juvenile.

placed your clothes outside, Alastor. Anastasia’s voice was gentle, devoid of any

embraced Anastasia and pressed a kiss to her forehead. “I wasn’t there for you on Christmas Eve, but I’ll make it up to you today. What

words, and Alastor’s touch now

crush in his heart. Why did he entangle himself with me? This isn’t fair to

to the beach for a walk this

was a foolish woman. She had refrained from utilizing much of Alastor’s wealth throughout their four–year marriage. Moreover, she

by Alastor to fulfill the role of his wife.

stark contrast. She exuded an air of