Sam nonchalantly picked up a towel, wrapped it around his waist, and made a call in front of the hotel room's glass window. On the other end, Quinn Summer answered the call when she saw that it was him. "How much do you need?" Their parents were the ones who arranged their marriage, so they basically felt nothing for each other.However, Sam's parents liked Quinn so much that they tried to stop Sam from messing around with other women even after they married. Thus, Quinn was given full control of their bank accounts, and Sam wouldn’t contact her unless he ran out of money.In reality, Quinn wouldn’t set a limit to his finances. She would always give him a fixed allowance every month, and more if he ran out. After all, every cent she had was still the Saunders' property; Sam would ask for cash every time to ensure that his family never found out.After three years of marriage, they were certainly used to it."Actually, just send a set of respectable clothes and ask your lawye
Quinn and Sam left the hotel together, with the former driving and the latter riding shotgun.Along the way, Quinn said, "I asked a friend for a brief on Cordy Sachs' case, but it doesn't look good. They have material witnesses and physical evidence, and the charges are clear cut. Bribery and tax evasion—and with such huge amounts of capital involved? That's basically ten years.""Let's bail Cordy out for now," Sam replied. "Johnny will find a way.""Yeah," Quinn replied.Suddenly, Sam reached out and grabbed the steering wheel—a car zipped past theirs right then! If Sam hadn’t shifted the steering wheel, their car would’ve crashed into the car beside them.The driver even wound down his window and yelled angrily at them, "Where'd you learn to drive?! Just stay home instead!" Sam glowered as he yelled back viciously, "That's your own damn fault! You should be looking behind before you switch lanes!"Quinn pursed her lips in silence, since it was actually her driving skills t
Sam's expression turned somber, and he muttered, "Well, that doesn't look good."It was obvious the entire case against Cordy was so rock solid that it had to be set in motion by someone with powerful influence. If they did not have John's connections now, it would take a miracle for Cordy to escape a prison sentence. "I'll try to contact Johnny. He would probably want Quinn on Cordy's case anyway, so give her the details. Once he's back, we'll get right down to business and find the solution," Jay told Sam right then."Okay."-Within the detention center, Cordy was a little surprised to see Quinn, but she soon came to a realization—John must have arranged for her to be Cordy's legal advisor.She did not know much about Quinn, aside from the fact that she was Sam's wife and working at Saunderia. She only inadvertently found out later that Quinn was actually their legal advisor. "Ms. Sachs." Quinn greeted her politely and respectfully. "John Levine has tasked me to help you wi
"It might be difficult with our current strength," Quinn admitted. "But we might stand a chance with Mr. Levine."Cordy pursed her lips. "Ms. Summer, who do you think is the mastermind?" Quinn was quiet for a moment. "That means you probably have an idea." Cordy nodded. "And given my connection to John, and his and hers, who do you think he'll help?""I'm no expert when it comes to relationships," Quinn confessed. "But my opinion is that since Mr. Levine was willing to ask Sam Saunders to entrust me with your case, he definitely cares.""But relationships mean nothing when money is at stake."Quinn paused right then, since she had no comeback against that.She had only previously met Cordy once alongside Zoe during a dinner. Since Zoe was busy drinking and Quinn had to be her chaperone, Quinn did not have the time to get better acquainted with Cordy. And now, she was assuredly seeing Cordy in a new light, and she felt for an instant that Cordy was just like her.As such,
Sam was waiting outside the detention center when Quinn stepped out.Returning to her car with him behind the wheel, he asked, "How's Cordy?""Calm and composed," Quinn replied. "I asked for the specifics, and it turns out that there are plenty of aspects about her case to be used for a rebuttal. We just need to investigate it and she'll be safe… By the way, have you told Mr. Levine that we can't bail Cordy?""Can't reach him.""In flight?""No. Alan Levine is holding him abroad."Quinn actually turned toward Sam just then."It's pointless even if you stare at me like that." Sam shrugged. "The old man still has the final say in his family. No matter how much influence John has, he'd never win against his own grandfather.""But we'd have no chance of investigating Cordy's case without him," Quinn said."Jay will try to find him. Let's just hope that works." Sam sighed."Yeah," Quinn replied. Remembering something just then, she whipped out her phone and made a call."Quinn?
Before Quinn alighted, she said, "I can drive the car to the basement parking lot.""I need to borrow it," Sam said bluntly.Quinn pursed her lips. "Where are you going? I can take you there." "Get out," Sam urged her.Quinn gritted her teeth and got out, forced to watch as Sam drove away.She had only one car, and since she always worked very late, she felt unsafe if she had to get a taxi at that hour.But Sam was never considerate toward others.-Zoe reached Levine Manor in the afternoon.She was storming towards Alan's study when a large, firm hand held her. "Zoe."The sight of Jay only left her face contorted with rage. "Let me go!""Calm down. I know you want to talk to him about Cordy, but rushing inside won't solve anything—""She's not your friend! You've never considered trying to solve this—that's why you think there's no resolving this! You're just worried that I'd upset my grandfather and in turn the family, and get you dragged into it! I know you feel unsafe
Zoe's words were filled with righteous indignation, and Alan was left glowering. And once he got serious, he was frightening.Hence, before Zoe could continue, he snapped, "Don't breathe another word if you don't want to suffer like John did. This discussion is over, and I'd advise you not to meddle with other people's business."Zoe wanted to say more, but Lawrence told her cordially, "You really should stop, Ms. York."Zoe bit her lip, her eyes welling with tears right then.She knew all too well that there was no reasoning with her grandfather if it went against her principles.She turned and stormed off angrily. But even if the world would go against her, she would save Cordy!As she shoved the door open, Jay remained standing outside.He could see her face, puffy and red and covered in tears.It went without saying that things had gone badly.Still, Zoe worked hard to hold back her tears when she saw Jay because she refused to let herself appear even slightly vulnerab
"You know better than anyone who Dicky's mother is," Jay said. "And what I'm trying to say is that our nation's policy dictates that the children or grandchildren of any individual with a criminal record are forbidden from holding public office. Of course, it doesn't seem likely that Dicky would become a politician at the moment, but what if things change and our family needs a direct connection? You know very well why members of the Stuart family are holding public office in that sense." "Of course, most people are unaware that Cordy is Dicky's mom at the moment, but you know how cutthroat the political scene gets. Anyone with a blemish in their resume would never keep it under wraps because their opponents would inevitably ensure that it comes to light.""And lastly, the most important question of all…" Jay paused for a moment, before continuing, "Do you really think Johnny would ultimately marry Jessica? Father, were you not compelled by circumstances when you agreed to the Stuar