Whispers Of Betrayal (Anastasia and Alastor)

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Chapter 5

Chapter 5

The next morning. Anastasia prepared breakfast and headed to Alastor’s company.

Aware of Anastasia’s impending arrival, Alastor arrived at the office early, appearing quite weary.

While he was indeed tired, it wasn’t due to work.

“Did you have a rough night’s sleep?” Anastasia asked, her tone laced with concern. She approached Alastor and offered assistance with adjusting his tie. “Why are you pushing yourself so hard?”

Alastor was dressed in the same outfit as yesterday, likely out of concern that Anastasia might discern something amiss.

Anastasia’s lips curved into a gentle smile.

If Alastor was willing to great lengths to deceive her, it would only indicate that he had no intention of pursuing a divorce.

to support the family,” Alastor quipped, a faint smile gracing his face as if he were

adjusting Alastor’s tie, momentarily froze. “Family? Which family?” she wondered.

entered the office just in time, her deliberate attempt to provoke Anastasia evident in her demeanor.

Alastor furrowed his eyebrows as he sternly ordered Felicia to leave.

a pointed glance at Anastasia,

her mind occupied by her own thoughts,

reaction. “Didn’t we agree that you would avoid going on business trips whenever possible? Am I not capable of

a public

as she walked toward Alastor, attempting to soothe his disgruntlement. She continued, “Darling, I’ll be away for three months. Can’t you take a day off and spend some time with me today? You’ve already worked overtime last night. The company should

subtly venturing beneath the fabric of his shirt. The intimacy of her touch carried a blatant message.

Despite having high requirements for a woman, he seemed to make an exception

“The year is coming to an

Alastor’s lack of interest in her.

day off to be at home. In a feigned tone of aggrievement, she asked, “Have you heard about

He wasn’t well–acquainted with

quite affable. They have quite an age gap between them. I even commented

and asked nonchalantly, “Why did

young hunk but was caught by her husband. It’s surprising, considering I thought they were genuinely in love,” Anastasia explained, letting out