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Chapter 1391
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The car was silent as Quinn reclined against her seat and rested her eyes.After having discussed it with Ryan just now, all she could think about was work. It was also concerning since there had been no word from Damian, and if the plan for a joint venture fell through, Saunderia would suffer a huge loss anyway.Still, Sam suddenly asked, "Why didn't you leave with Ryan when he asked?"Quinn actually flinched—she was too engrossed with her thoughts and did not expect him to say something out of the blue.As she took a moment and realized what Sam was saying, she frowned. "Why would I leave with him?""You… With him…" Sam trailed off hesitantly, and anyone watching would see that he was clenching his knuckles without realizing it. "Don't you have feelings for him anymore?"His heart was pounding even as he asked that, unsure what response Quinn would give. "Nope," Quinn said bluntly.As Sam's heart skipped a beat, he repressed his excitement and kept his tone neutral. "You lik
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The conference room was at once lively, with everyone's attention fixed on Ryan, most of them admiring.On the other hand, Sam suffered rebuke as soon as he came. Although he had managed to gain some extent of approval now, he was once again anonymous with Ryan's appearance.Quinn glanced at Sam just then, taking note of the change in expression on his face.So she was not the only one annoyed with Ryan's presence—he was too. Saunderia was now back on track under Sam's management, and Ryan would have interrupted the current flow of events.It was also obvious that the board preferred Ryan, even if he never helped with Saunderia at all—all his intelligence was used entirely on scientific research, and science and business were two completely different things!Naturally, Quinn did not say that out loud—Ryan was doing this because he wanted to help Saunderia out of their current crisis, so she had no reason to complain.It was the same for Sam too.However, Ryan looked pointedly
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"We're continuing to lose capital on the project, and that will go on if we can't get the joint venture," Sam retorted. "I'm only proposing scrapping the new energy car project if the proposed joint venture is turned down. If we get it, we're definitely going through with it. We're simply discussing the policy implemented for both scenarios to be prepared for anything so Saunderia has a strategic goal to strive for.""I don't think you're getting the joint venture," Ryan said bluntly. "Or to put it frankly, I hold no hope in your business trip. We can presume there won't be one."Sam pursed his lips—Ryan was directly denying his competence in front of the entire board.And perhaps because he had been bullied ever since they were children, it was as if there was this vast gap between them.As if when Ryan said that he was a failure, he was exactly that.And seeing that Sam was not speaking up, Ryan continued calmly, "That's why we can just forget about the so-called joint venture a
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Ryan certainly sensed the irony in Sam's voice. "What are you trying to say?""What right do we have to demand our own employees to buy our cars?!" Sam demanded. "This is a direct violation of labor laws, and do you have any guarantees that they're willing to buy it? If so much as one of them is unwilling and they decide to report us, we must face the law's judgment, and what do you think would be left of Saunderia's reputation? The tide hasn't really changed for Saunderia, and playing Russian roulette with company PR will see us facing bankruptcy again soon.""I'm sure they won't protest if we give employee rebates," Ryan argued."Employee rebates? What's the percentage we are talking about?" Sam demanded. "Thirty? Forty? Maybe even beyond fifty? Did it cross your mind that we'd be taking a loss in capital? Every employee has different living conditions and family background too, which affects their purchasing power. Moreover, if I'd recently bought a car that I'm pleased with, I'd
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Every board member raised their hands in approval once Sam was finished, and Ryan could not believe his eyes."Haven't each and everyone of you given your blood and sweat for the new energy car project?!" Ryan demanded loudly. "And you're giving it up just like that?! This means you're just writing off everything as a loss when you still have hope if you don't give up!"Even before Sam could speak, however, Gilbert finally had enough. "Ryan, do you really understand what Saunderia is going through at the moment? Did you ask before you came?""Of course I did," Ryan said bluntly."I don't believe that to be the case," Gilbert told him.He was always candid—he had been lenient toward Ryan earlier, perhaps because he regarded the boy through rose-tinted glasses.Now, however, enough was enough. "I don't mind admitting that I've regarded Sam with contempt," Gilbert continued. "He had been goofing off for years despite holding a position in Saunderia, but now, I see him in a differe
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It was not just Quinn—Marvin and Lindsay would probably agree that Sam used to goof off too much as well. However, after Sam had changed and his work was showing results, they were earnestly pleased and offered encouragement.It was only Ryan who was staunchly convinced that Sam was a failure and refused to trust him.When Quinn could not help defending Sam, his phone suddenly started to ring. He checked the caller ID and promptly answered.That move seemed to be a grievous offense in Ryan's eyes, and he promptly snapped, "We're in a meeting, Sam! Personal calls aren't allowed! Don't you have any respect for the board?!"Sam simply ignored him and walked over to a quieter corner, leaving him fuming.Gilbert snapped at Ryan right then, "He's the acting chairman, and anything he says goes—that means he gets to answer calls whenever he wants to! We've also been in enough meetings with him to know that he won't answer unless it's important."Ryan's face was left ashen and thought t
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The conference room was suddenly so silent one could hear a pin drop.The board seemed to think they were hearing things and held their breaths in fear that they were dreaming.Ryan, however, was thoroughly skeptical that the eternally bratty, useless Sam could secure the joint venture.Nonetheless, Sam repeated sonorously so that everyone could hear him clearly, "Damian Craig has agreed to our joint venture, and he will be present when we sign the agreement next Wednesday, after which we would go into details regarding the joint venture.""For real?!" Gilbert exclaimed, his voice almost shaking even though he was the first to come to his senses.The rest of the board was looking at Sam in disbelief. They—including Marvin—were convinced that the new energy car project was a lost cause, and scrapping it was inevitable to prevent further loss of capital should they fail to secure the joint venture. None of them would find the losses regrettable either, because it was a strategic wit
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If anything, Sam left everyone astounded that he could take the reins of Saunderia.Naturally, they must not simply dismiss it as pure talent.In fact, Quinn had personally seen the hard work Sam put in, studying Saunderia operations management whenever he had the time. He would also work all the way past midnight, and even as they headed home, he would be doing further reading in the car.Considering that Sam would spend all his time on video games or drinking before, Quinn was certainly amazed that he seemed to be born anew now.She started to split up the tasks in preparation for receiving Damian's arrival next week. With the board's increasing approval of her and Sam's leadership, they would basically take up any task given with no complaint.That naturally eased the pressure on them while smoothing out operations.-After the board meeting, Quinn started to follow Sam back to his office.She had become accustomed to walking there as well, and Sam would often ask her about
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Soon, another nurse emerged from the delivery room with a small bundle. "Is the mother's family here?""Yes!" John exclaimed loudly."The delivery was successful," the nurse said. "The baby weighs eight pounds—""How is she?" John asked in agitation, not caring about the child."She's fine. The doctor is just helping her clean up and she'll be out soon," the nurse replied.As John breathed a sigh of relief, the nurse reminded him, "Aren't you the father? Here's your child."John took the baby off her arms, staring at her for a moment as the others flocked around him. "Oh, she's so fair!" Zoe could not help exclaiming. "That's the most beautiful baby I've ever seen.""Are you saying that your son's ugly?" Bob teased."To be honest, yeah," Zoe replied without thinking.Jay cleared his throat—even if it was a subjective opinion, it still hurt to have his own baby called ugly."Let me carry her," Zoe volunteered just then, and John did not hesitate to hand her his baby.As Zoe
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"What?!" Zoe exclaimed in shock.Beside them, John's face fell despite being usually stoic.Still, even before anyone could react, he scooped Cordy up in his arms and left.Zoe did not hesitate to follow, but Jay reminded her, "We're the hosts, Zoe.""Don't care." Zoe was completely unconcerned. "Ask my mom and your sister to handle the guests. I'm going with Cordy!"Jay hesitated for a moment before deciding to follow since there was no reasoning with Zoe.Sam and Quinn also realized that something was out of place.As they pulled away reluctantly, Bob shouted from below, "If you're done kissing, we're going to the hospital! Cordy's going into labor!"Quinn hurried after them as soon as she hurt, but Sam caught her. "Slow down. We can catch up."In fact, most of the guests were leaving as well—it was as if the banquet for Zoe's son was actually intended for everyone else.The poor boy was certainly unlucky to have such unreliable parents!-As everyone rushed to the hospit
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"I'm swelling from my pregnancy," Quinn explained. "It's not your fault."Sam was left staring at her for a while before asking, "So, what should I do?""I'll put it on when I slim down.""Oh." Sam was a little disappointed, since he had always dreamed of having her put on the ring he had custom made.But this was fine—they had all the time they needed, and the most important thing for him is that Quinn was marrying him!He rose to his feet just then, and everyone was cheering as soon as he did. "Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!"Quinn blushed right then, and Sam could see that she was embarrassed.He did not want to make things awkward for her, even if he was quite eager at the moment.Heaven knows how much he missed that night's drunken fumble they had. In fact, during the times he remembered it in dreams, he had to wash his pants when he woke up.Still, just as he took Quinn's hand and started to leave, he felt a softness on his lips—Quinn was kissing him! Sam's heart pounded thunderous
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Everyone waited patiently for the final outcome.Quinn's eyes were welling up with tears, threatening to gush if she so much as blinked.She did her best to hold back her tears—to be strong!Sam pursed his lips in turn, his Adam's apple bobbing.A long while passed, and it felt like a century for Quinn when she finally heard him say, "Yes."Quinn's tears started falling in happiness as Sam declared loudly, "I'll marry you, Quinn—it's what I've always wanted to do! I won't let you go even if you regret it eventually! You only get to be with me, and I'll never let any other man claim you! I'll become very overbearing… eventually!""I won't regret it," Quinn said, determined.She certainly would not regret marrying him!Zoe walked up to them with perfect timing just then, and Sam did a double take.He finally remembered that Zoe was the host of this luncheon and was going to leave with Quinn when Zoe whipped out a small red velvet box."You know what's in here, don't you?" Zoe a
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However, Sam had already pushed Quinn away before she could tell him. But even if he did not love her or did not want to be with her, she would never stay with Ryan.She had been disappointed in Sam, wondering why he would give up so easily.Was she that unimportant to him?Therefore, if it were not for Zoe and Cordy showing her that video or telling her so much, she would never have known that he loved her for years…Sam's heart ached even as he looked into Quinn's tearful eyes.He reached out a hand, but soon withdrew it—would he not burden her?Even so, it hurt to restrain himself as he watched her, and he was actually getting the feeling that Quinn loved him…But she already had Ryan's child…Well, he was fine with that, as long as the child was Quinn's.But would she not mind?"I will marry you, Sam," Quinn said slowly and clearly then. "Not because you're a good man, not because you prepared so much for me, and not because of how much you prepared for me, but because I
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Everyone in the hall was staring at Sam and Quinn, while Quinn took center stage, staring fixedly at Sam.He stood in the middle of the crowd, watching her silently.She in turn felt fear that he would turn and leave, just as she did not know if she had the courage to stand before him again and to declare her feelings for him in front of so many others.Nonetheless, amid the deafening silence, Sam suddenly walked toward the stage.His pace was slow as if his feet were made of lead, but he was also unusually determined.Quinn's heart raced uncontrollably right then!Everyone else was watching them nervously, especially Cordy and Zoe, with the latter being especially concerned that the cowardly Sam would bail.Fortunately, he was a man who showed responsibility. He would not leave Quinn alone and embarrassed.Hence, as everyone looked on, Sam stood before Quinn, his gaze flickering as their eyes met.He gulped ever so slightly, his emotions clearly ruffled even as he did his bes
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The guests were encouraging, loudly asking, "Why?!""Because of a woman," Sam's recording replied."Who is it?""Quinn Summer," the Sam on the screen said slowly and clearly, leaving the Sam who was in the hall stunned.What the hell?! That was the proposal video he prepared before! Why did it show up here? Did Zoe make a mistake?!He knew it—leave anything to Zoe, and she would mess it up!He started striding toward the stage, intent on stopping the recording, when John and Bob intercepted him with a look of utter guilt while the recording continued. "Quinn is my wife, and we've been married for years, but I've never really loved her—not because I don't, but because I'm afraid to. I feel too insignificant in comparison to the one she loves, so I'd always hurt her… painfully and childishly. I regret that so much now, Quinn. How could I have abandoned you for so long because of my own jealousy? I'd rather hold you in my sleep every night, but my damned pride denied me that for y
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At the banquet hall, Jay and Zoe were thanking their guests with their children in their arms.Then, Zoe announced excitedly, "Please give my best friend, who is also my son's godmother, a warm applause as she comes on stage!"Sam stood at a corner of the hall, watching as Quinn walked up the stage, only realizing just then that her belly was clearly swelling despite her baggy clothes.Time flies—he had not left that long ago, but she and Ryan already had a child.She was not worried about giving him a stroke, was she?He watched as Quinn took the mic and looked around below searching, seemingly searching.After a while, he thought she was looking at him, but by the time he looked up, she had already turned away.Maybe she was looking for Ryan before remembering that Ryan was not there?Nonetheless, Quinn spoke into the mic, saying, "I'm honored to be chosen as the godmother to Zoe's son, and she's been saying he'd be engaged to my child if it's a girl. I already love my godson
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As their eyes met, Sam turned frantic and averted his. "Of course.""Really?" Quinn asked."Would I lie to you?" Sam asked a little grumpily."And you didn't bring her back?" Quinn asked."I'm on a schedule, and it'd be taxing for her if I bought her along," Sam said, making things up as he went along. "I'll bring her along when things are less busy.""Is she pretty?" Quinn pressed."What, have I ever picked an ugly one?" Sam snorted smugly. "You know I prefer curvaceous types, and there are plenty of those abroad.""Do you have a photo?"Sam was silent for a while and eventually said, "Yeah.""Can I see it?""What, does she have to pass your assessment?""Just curious about the girl who can tempt you to settle down," Quinn replied. "You'd be humbled." Sam hastily came up with an excuse."I won't," Quinn said, determined."You'll see her when I bring her home." Sam refused nonetheless."I would like to see a photo now.""No, she's not that photogenic. It'd be slander a
