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.

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

of adjusting Alastor’s tie, momentarily froze.

the office just in

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

Anastasia, her

demeanor, her mind occupied by her own thoughts, “Alastor, I’ll be heading to Atharia on

palpable in his reaction. “Didn’t we agree that you would avoid going on business trips whenever possible? Am I not capable of supporting you financially?” he voiced his

Anastasia making a

explained 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

beneath the fabric

suffered from mysophobia after their marriage. Despite having high requirements for

had been moving restlessly. “The year is coming to an end, and our company will be

smiled wryly, well aware of Alastor’s lack of interest in her.

at home. In a feigned tone of aggrievement, she asked, “Have you heard about Mabel Cook and her husband going

He wasn’t well–acquainted with

wife of Mr. Cook from Quaid Group. We met them during a business meeting before. They’re quite affable. They have quite an age gap between them. I even commented at that time how it seemed a shame for a lovely woman to

asked nonchalantly, “Why did they get divorced?”

husband couldn’t satisfy her anymore. Eventually, she found a young hunk but was caught by her husband. It’s