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

Alastor’s tie, momentarily froze.

the quarterly report. Felicia entered the office just in time, her deliberate attempt to provoke Anastasia evident in

may leave.” Alastor furrowed his eyebrows as he

at Anastasia, her gaze

the two with a calm demeanor, her mind occupied by her own thoughts, “Alastor,

that were in his hand, a hint of displeasure 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 discontent.

of Anastasia making a

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 at least be

beneath the fabric of his shirt.

mysophobia after their marriage. Despite having high requirements for a woman, he seemed to make an exception when it came

had been moving restlessly. “The year is coming to an end,

well aware of Alastor’s lack of interest in

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

Alastor was surprised. He wasn’t well–acquainted

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

nonchalantly,

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