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
Quinn came downstairs after changing and, as expected, saw Xavier waiting by the staircase. He had prepared working attire for her today.Wearing a black shirt and suit pants, Quinn tucked the shirt into her trousers. Even so, her waist still looked slender and delicate."I made breakfast. Give it a try."He knew she hated drinking those traditional medicines. They were hard to swallow for her. So, he learned how to make medicinal cuisine, thinking it might be more acceptable to her.Quinn followed him to the dining table. Seeing the breakfast laid out, she raised an eyebrow."Did you make all this?""Yes. Don’t worry! I’ll get better at it over time." This was just the beginning.She was speechless.Xavier pulled out a chair for her. She sat down, and he placed a bowl of oatmeal in front of her."Have some oatmeal. I made it, but the pastries were delivered."He was smart, but cooking was something that had to be learned gradually. Especially since she was quite picky. If th
Stacy immediately stood up and blocked her way."Ms. Jowell, Ms. Axtell has guests. It's not a good time for you to go in."Goodness! How did she survive that explosion? Her luck must be unbelievable."Move."Quinn gave a calm but firm warning.But Stacy wasn’t having it."Ms. Jowell, I’m just an employee. Don’t make things difficult for me.""I said, move."Stacy had been with Araminta for years, and she was her confidante. She was also involved in some things from five years ago.Stacy refused to budge.Quinn swiftly pushed her aside.Stacy lost her balance and fell to the ground."Ms. Jowell! What did I do to deserve this? Sure, I work for Four Seasons Incorporated, but I earn my salary through honest labor. How can you treat me like this?"Stacy's loud outburst drew the attention of others nearby.Quinn crouched down in front of her and grabbed her by the chin."Ms. Stone, have you forgotten that I’m also one of your superiors? I’m simply here to see my subordinate.
Araminta was startled. Quinn had just kicked the leg of the chair clean off. If she had aimed that kick at her, would her leg be broken instead?Not wanting to confront Quinn directly, Araminta quietly tried to slip out. But Quinn wasn’t about to let her go that easily. She stretched out her leg and blocked Araminta's path."Has the problem been solved? Are you just going to leave? Are you this irresponsible?"Araminta glared at her. "Quinn, no matter what, I’m still your stepmother, your elder. Are you going to be so disrespectful to me?""Stepmother? I never acknowledged you as such! As for being disrespectful, that's just how I am."With that, Quinn slapped Araminta hard across the face. It was a fierce, forceful blow that left Araminta in shock. She couldn’t believe Quinn had the nerve to hit her. Before she could react, Quinn landed another slap, just as hard.Standing nearby, Luna felt a rush of satisfaction. Quinn never failed to impress her."Enough, Quinn, I…"Araminta
Victor sat in the front passenger seat as Quinn drove to the most famous burger restaurant in Jipsfort. She had already made a reservation before heading to the airport.However, she didn’t expect to run into Kimberly and her friends there. Kimberly hadn’t heard that Quinn had survived. When she saw her, she was utterly shocked."Quinn, you’re still alive?"What a way to put it! Just how much did Araminta and she wish she had died in that explosion?Victor was baffled by her tone. How could she talk like that? Quinny was standing here alive and well, and she seemed to be cursing her."I'm not dead. Are you disappointed? Were you already celebrating?" Quinn stared at Kimberly's eyes.Kimberly forced a laugh. She had indeed hoped Quinn had perished in the explosion. But with so many people around, she had to maintain her façade of kindness."Quinn, I don’t understand what you’re saying. Dad and I were really worried about you. We even went to the hospital to look for you yesterday