Xavier guided Quinn to the couch and began tending to her wounds with his usual gentleness.After he finished, he pressed a kiss to her hand.At that moment, Quinn felt her heartbeat quicken uncontrollably. She pressed her hand against her chest."What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Xavier asked with concern.The explosion had a wide impact. Though he shielded her with his body, he couldn't be sure she was completely unharmed."Quinny, remember, stay away from dangerous situations, okay? Others' lives don't concern you."He didn't care about others. He just wanted her to be safe and sound."And what about you? Didn't you also rush onto the scene?" Quinn retorted."That's different. Ian is like my brother." He could risk everything for his men."Anyway, you stay away from danger. Don't get involved." Xavier didn't want her to get involved in these matters."Alright, if I stay away from you, I won't encounter such things."How could anywhere near Xavier be safe? So many peo
Maurice's actions led Quinn to believe that all men were bad.When he noticed that she was struggling to deal with her emotions, Xavier pulled her into his arms to silently offer her comfort.Quinn tried to push him away, but he held her so tightly she couldn't escape.She hit him, and Xavier let out a muffled groan of pain. His back was injured badly, and he couldn't handle the impact well.At that moment, Lisa's voice grew sharper. "Quinny, what's that noise? Is there a man there?"Quinn stopped resisting."No, Mom. There's no man," she lied. Her relationship with Xavier was purely physical. There was no need for Lisa to know about him."Mom, I'm tired. I want to go to bed now. You should rest too. I'll come pick you up soon."Since returning, she had been so caught up with various issues that she hadn't had the chance to visit her grandparents. She wondered how they were doing."Mom, give the phone to the nurse. I'd like to speak with her for a moment.""Okay."Lisa hande
Quinn was genuinely speechless. What did he think of her?Without saying anything, she unfastened his shirt buttons and removed his clothes. His wounds had reopened."It's fine. I can go to the hospital for a dressing change tomorrow."Quinn had initially thought she would be indifferent, given that their relationship was purely a one-night stand.However, seeing his bloodied back made her heart ache.If it weren't for protecting her and Ian, he could have escaped. He had risked everything to protect her.Her heart wasn't made of steel. How could she not feel anything?Noticing her lingering gaze on his back, Xavier pulled her into his embrace."Don't pity me, Quinn. My injuries are my own doing. They have nothing to do with you."He didn't want her to feel guilty for his wounds. Everything was his own choice."Let's go to the hospital." Quinn cleared her throat before speaking."There's no need to go. I just accidentally aggravated the wound."When Quinn tried to move away
Xavier tempted Quinn with all his might.A man who had been with women often had muscle memory for these things.Even though they had only been intimate twice, he had already learned her most sensitive spots. His touch was electrifying, and he made her shiver with every caress.At first, Quinn genuinely resisted. However, gradually, she found herself unable and unwilling to refuse.Xavier was undeniably an exceptional lover.Their first time had been painful, but ultimately, it had been satisfying. The last time on Protrie Highway, he had gone to great lengths to please her, making her addicted to the pleasure he provided.Tonight, Xavier was just as intent on pleasing her. Despite his own desires, he restrained himself and focused on her pleasure.The man who usually stood above all was now willing to humble himself for a woman. How could she possibly resist?Perhaps it was the phone call from Lisa or the shared brush with death earlier, but Quinn no longer wanted to resist.
Quinn gave Xavier a look."I can help you wash up." He volunteered."No need, Xavier. Your back can't get wet. Just use a towel to wipe your body." Quinn got out of bed.She couldn't sleep if she didn't shower after their intimate moment.As Quinn entered the bathroom, Xavier's lips curved into a smile.He had been particularly demanding tonight. After the explosion, he wanted to feel her presence in this way. She was like a drug—once he was hooked, he couldn't escape.It seemed he was genuinely caught up in her.Seeing her distressed made him feel pain, and once they were in bed, he just wanted to consume her.Quinn took a quick shower and emerged with her hair half-dried, wearing one of Xavier's black shirts. The sight of her in the shirt was intensely tempting."Why are you still here?" Wasn't he tired?"I just wanted to stay with you for a while."Quinn ignored him and slipped under the covers."Quinny, can I sleep with you?" He did mean just sleeping. He wouldn't make
Moreover, Maurice loved Araminta. Kimberly was sure that they would reconcile by the next day.Meanwhile, after returning to his room, Maurice received a call from Kara."Mr. Jowell, I'm so scared living here alone. Can you come over and keep me company? Your son says he misses you. He hasn't seen you all day."Kara's voice was sweet and pleading.Hearing her voice cheered Maurice up a little.Yes, he would have a son soon. Once Kara gave him a son, he would be able to hold his head high in his hometown.Despite his wealth, the people there had always claimed that the Jowell family was dying out."Alright, take good care of yourself and our child. I'll come see you another day," Maurice reassured Kara.Since she was carrying his child, he was willing to treat her well. He ended the call when he heard someone at the door.When Araminta came in, Maurice ignored her and went to sleep.By the next morning, no one had any news about Quinn's condition.Luna arrived at the office a
"Don't you hear me, Ms. Lewitt? Kane Group's bidding conference is only a couple of days away. We finally secured a spot. Do you want to give up now?" Araminta was very displeased with Luna's silence."The effort was put in by Ms. Jowell and us and has nothing to do with you." Ryan couldn't hold back any longer. How could anyone be so shameless?At first, no one believed in them. The only thing they wanted was to drive Quinn out of Four Seasons Incorporated.Now that she had finally made progress with the project, they were trying to take it away from her.Araminta shot Ryan a warning look. With Quinn missing, who gave him the audacity to speak to her like this?"What? Did I say something wrong? How can you be so shameless, trying to take credit for someone else's work?"Ryan was deeply grateful to Quinn. If something had really happened to her, there would be no reason for him to stay on the project."Ryan, wait for me outside," Luna said. She saw that Araminta was getting angr
Quinn tried to adjust her shirt, but Xavier had already laid her down on the bed."What are you looking for?"Both of them were wearing matching black shirts, which looked quite suggestive."A charger. My phone died." There must have been many calls for her last night.Xavier retrieved a charger from the nightstand drawer and handed it to her. "If you ever need anything, just ask me directly." He didn't want her to go through any trouble.Quinn didn't respond but began charging her phone.When she glanced at the time, she saw it was nearly 10:00 am. How could she have slept so late? She rarely overslept.Despite being exhausted, she usually woke up early without needing an alarm.Seeing her frown, Xavier asked lazily, "What's wrong? I told you exercise helps with sleep. If you ever have trouble sleeping, you can always come to me."He was more than willing to help her sleep well."I've prepared clothes for you. Would you like me to help you put them on?" Xavier offered after