Wasn't it money that Kara wanted?Kara gently embraced him. "Mr. Jowell, I'm not interested in your money. I like you very much." Kara's eyes were filled with affection. This made Maurice feel quite accomplished. He never imagined that at over fifty years old, he would have a girl in her twenties so infatuated with him! Oh, his irresistible charm!"I love you too." Maurice gave Kara's bust a playful squeeze. "This has gotten bigger.""It's all because of your hard work that it's grown so much."Kara got onto the bed, which was heavy with Maurice's musky scent.Men—they all liked them young.Men especially loved young women who were very promiscuous and knew how to please them.Meanwhile, Araminta was fuming after being hung up on. What could be so important that he would hang up on her like that? He had never done this before. No matter how busy he was, he would always explain himself. Could it be that he had another woman?Seeing Araminta's distressed express
Quinn and Xavier were not in a romantic relationship. Why should she care about what Xavier thought?"What's wrong?" Victor couldn't help but ask when he saw that she was lost in thought. "Is it inconvenient?""No, let's go! Didn't you want to go to the bar? I'll take you there."Quinn took Victor to Nocturnal Club, the largest nightclub in Jipsfort. They had been here the last time too.After arriving, Victor ordered a lot of drinks and handed her a glass. "Do as you like."Victor genuinely enjoyed drinking; even when he was alone, he liked going to the bars. Quinn wasn't a prude, so she toasted with him.Soon, Nadia arrived. Quinn introduced the two, and Nadia greeted Victor."Where's Xavier? Why didn't he come with you? You two have been inseparable lately!"Xavier had been by Quinn's side constantly. His absence today did strike her as odd!"Nadia, he and I aren't involved the way you think. He doesn't have to be by my side all the time."Xavier wasn't even he
In the end, Quinn still let Xavier come.Xavier arrived quickly, and as soon as he did, he saw Quinn in the nightclub.The woman was a standout; no matter where she went, she was always the most captivating."Hey!"Xavier greeted Nadia.Seeing him arrive, Nadia smiled. As expected, wherever Quinn was, this man was sure to follow.He really liked Quinn."Hi."Nadia hooked her arm around Quinn's wrist."He really does like you, huh!"Quinn gave no reply. Was he into her? Love wasn't always the driving force between men and women. Physical chemistry often played a more significant role."Quinny, you haven't introduced us yet."Xavier looked over at Victor."Victor Compton, my senior."Quinn was brief and to the point."Hello, Victor. You're her senior, huh? I'm Xavier."Victor felt odd.Xavier, the ruler of the borderlands, was emphasizing Victor being Quinn's senior.No matter how he heard it, it had a sinister undertone to it!Especially since the look Xavier was gi
"Quinny, I want to go to the restroom. Come with me!" Nadia tilted her head toward Quinn and said.Quinn nodded.The two women went to the restroom together.Actually, Nadia didn't need to use the toilet; she just wanted to pull Quinn aside."Quinny, they've both had a lot to drink. I hope nothing goes wrong!"Both Victor and Xavier were people Quinny trusted, so she hoped nothing would go wrong."They'll be fine."Quinn used to enjoy drinking too, but she stopped indulging after her stomach got worse.To be honest, watching them drink made her want to join in as well."Does your senior have a thing for you? It seems like Victor and Xavier are subtly competing.""No way."There was no way Victor liked her."Alright then!""Are you tired? If you are, I can take you home first." If they wanted to drink, let them. They could drink all they wanted."I'm alright. I've been rushing to finish my graduation project these past few days, so I haven't had much time to rest."Nadi
"No need, I can go back on my own. Mr. Kane must have friends here! You go ahead and enjoy yourself." Quinn directly refused.She had no interest in boys like Samuel. They seemed to be too childish for her. She absolutely wouldn't get involved with him.Her rejection left Samuel feeling down and out.Xavier, on the other hand, was ecstatic. It was clear that she saw him in a different light."Quinny, I'm feeling a bit dizzy. Let's go back!" Xavier said, grabbing Quinn's hand.Samuel felt even worse. He had finally found a girl he liked. But in the end, she rejected him outright."Let's go!" Quinn nodded and signaled for Xavier and Victor to leave together.Samuel was left alone. He felt utterly dejected. Seeing the unfinished drinks they had left behind, he sat down and continued to drink alone.Just then, one of his friends caught up with him, stunned to see him drinking the leftovers drinks.Wasn't this young man supposed to have mysophobia?He would never touch anythi
The taxi stopped directly at Xavier's villa. He had been leaning on Quinn's shoulder the entire time while still holding her hand. Even as they arrived, he showed no reaction."Xavier, we're here."Hearing her voice, Xavier finally opened his eyes."Are we? Let's go."Since Quinn was sitting on the outside, she had to get out first. After Xavier got out, he immediately wrapped his arm around her and leaned on her.Was he really drunk? Or was he faking it?"My head hurts a bit. Will you take me inside? I don't want to go in alone."Quinn was exasperated but still helped him into the villa. She seemed to let him get away with anything.After helping him onto the couch, she intended to leave him there to fend for himself. But to her surprise, he pulled her down on the couch with him and pressed his weight on her.What was this man trying to do? What on earth was going through his mind?"Xavier, you're drunk.""Aren't we friends with benefits? Do you want to?" His hand was alr
Quinn didn't go straight home. Instead, she went to find Gerald. Unfortunately, she encountered Gerald's son, Kurt, who was demanding money from his father. Gerald refused, and Kurt beat him up."You're my dad! Shouldn't your money be passed down to me? Are you planning to take it to the grave with you?" Kurt shouted angrily. "I don't care. If you don't give me money today, no one's leaving here alive."Kurt was an addict who had borrowed a lot of money. After his relatives refused to lend him more, he turned to loan sharks. The loan shark was threatening his life if he didn't repay the exorbitant loan."Dad, I'm begging you. Aren't you working as a butler at Jowell Villa? The Jowells are filthy rich. Didn't you help Araminta and her daughter before? Go ask them for money. They'll surely give it to you."I'm your only son. If I die, who's going to take care of you when you're old?" Gerald remained silent, unwilling to say a word.Was this karma? Five years ago, he betrayed L
"Kurt, don't—"Gerald tried to stop him, but it was already too late.Quinn grabbed Kurt's neck and slammed his head against the wall.Kurt was stunned by the blow.He wanted to fight back, but years of drug use had left him physically weak.He was no match for this young woman.Blood trickled down from his head.A heavy darkness had settled in Quinn's beautiful eyes."You... you..."Kurt could no longer speak. He had only wanted her money, but this woman wanted his life!"Dad, help me."Kurt could only beg his aging father for help.Seeing Quinn's ferocious demeanor, Gerald was also terrified.Quinn had grown far beyond being Jipsfort's fragile little princess.Now, she could kill them with her bare hands."Ms. Jowell, I'm so sorry! I was wrong. Please, have mercy on my son!" Gerald begged."Ms. Jowell, I beg you, please have mercy on us. Araminta forced me to do everything. It was Araminta who asked me to find that man as well."To save himself, Gerald could no longe
Whoever said women lack desire was wrong. Sometimes, a woman's longing could catch the man off guard.Faced with Quinn's boldness, Xavier found it impossible to resist. His desire for her was burning within him.Since being with her, he'd wanted her constantly, and tonight was no exception.Quinn tilted her head, and Xavier landed a peck on her neck, one of her most alluring features.His kiss felt like a gentle spring breeze as he began softly at her lips.That light touch flipped a switch within her. It sent electric tingles racing through her body. It was as if he wielded some mysterious power. As he glided his lips down her neck, each caress sent shivers coursing through her, making her tremble involuntarily.With each kiss moving lower, her heartbeat quickened. She felt as though she were immersed in a sweet dream, and his kisses were the leading melody of this ethereal experience.From her lips to her neck and then to her chest, each kiss ignited a flame deep within her. She cou
"I can't go to the hospital. I messed with the wrong people," Edison murmured. He remembered Quinn's warning. She was connected to Xavier, and he wouldn't dare provoke him."Who did you mess with?" Frank asked, but Edison brushed him off. "How's it going with the research institute?"At the mention of it, Frank hesitated. Was Quinn really that influential? Could Edison's beating be connected to her?"It's... fine. You should rest, Dad. I have to go study," Frank replied. He dared not mention how Quinn had twisted his arm.Meanwhile, Xavier and Quinn escorted Edgar back to the hospital.Edgar clearly didn't want to stay. "Ms. Quinn, I'd really like to go home. I don't like staying in the hospital." His days in the hospital felt like years dragging by—an experience that was anything but pleasant."Did the doctor say you could go home?" Quinn asked."I'm really fine, Ms. Quinn.""Only when the doctor says so." Quinn ignored his complaints."It's suffocating in here. I need to che
Edison's plump body crashed to the floor with a heavy thud.Quinn stepped on his hand, eliciting a pained scream from him.Edison stared up at her, bewildered. This young lady, who looked like an angel, was surprisingly brutal."Do you know what Edgar looked like when I found him?" Quinn's voice was icy.Edgar was like a younger brother to her, and she wouldn't stand for anyone hurting him.Edison fell silent after realizing he had underestimated her."How do you plan to pay for this, Edison?" Quinn picked up a fork from the table.Edison tried to get up, but with her foot on his hand, he couldn't move at all. "What are you doing? Let me tell you—"Before he could finish his sentence, Quinn drove the fork through his palm. His screams echoed in the room.Edison had never imagined they would dare to act so brazenly in Dudore. As he looked at his bleeding hand, his entire body trembled in fear. "W-What do you want?"The two bodyguards looked pale at the sight. They had never en
Since they were going to take revenge, Quinn had already ensured they knew the Faulkner family's whereabouts.The current head of the Faulkner family, Edison Faulkner, was responsible for what happened to Edgar. He was also Frank's father.Edison had a dinner engagement that night at a high-end clubhouse in Dudore.Though once a prestigious family, the Faulkner family had been struggling in recent years, but Edison was unwilling to accept that decline.He was determined to send Frank to the research institute, hoping that would restore the family's status. Tonight's dinner was meant to entertain higher-ups from the institute.As the glasses clinked and laughter filled the air, the door to the private room swung open unexpectedly.Edison frowned. Who was the blind fool who chose to enter at this hour? He already had people guarding the door."Who is it? I specifically said no one is allowed to enter!" Edison snapped.The higher-ups from the institute also wore grim expressions.
"Kid, you should just go face your punishment," Quinn said, declining."Come on, miss. Help me out here!" the young man pleaded."I can't help you. You can go now."The young man looked disappointed, but since Quinn had clearly rejected him, he had no choice but to leave."That poor guy," Nadia joked.Xavier, however, didn't share her sentiment. "I think Quinny handled it well. If she gave just anyone her number, she'd be in trouble someday."Besides, it wasn't like their game had anything to do with her. Why should she comply?They sat in the bar for over an hour.Quinn had something to attend to, so she took Nadia home first."Where are you going? Do you need my help?" Nadia asked. Although she wasn't good at fighting, she was willing to lend a hand."Just get some rest. It's nothing major. I'll handle it and be back before you know it," Quinn replied."Are you sure you'll be back tonight?" Nadia glanced at Xavier. She knew he couldn't leave her alone."Go home. Just make
"Nada, this fish is delicious. You should try it," Quinn said, passing the dish over.Nadia took a piece and nodded in approval. "This place really has great flavor. We should come here again."With both of them being people who didn't particularly enjoy cooking, they would probably end up eating out frequently."If you like it, I can have them deliver to your house. I'll get the manager to give you a business card later," Xavier offered.This restaurant didn't just have excellent food. The hygiene and service were top-notch as well."Really? I thought such a high-end restaurant wouldn't do deliveries.""They do," Xavier said. It was just a matter of asking anyway.After dinner, Nadia wanted to unwind a bit. Since arriving in Dudore, she hadn't had the chance to visit a bar, and Dudore was known for its nightlife.Now that she was here, she naturally had to experience it for herself."Quinny, are you heading back to the research institute tonight? If not, let's go to a bar for
Lisa's tone was especially gentle. After nearly three months of treatment, her condition had improved significantly.Gradually, she was becoming the serene Lisa she once was.Once the call ended, Quinn gazed out the window, oblivious to the fact that Xavier was still holding her hand.Xavier was holding her hand with one hand and gripping the steering wheel with the other. It wasn't until they reached the restaurant that he finally let go.He dropped Quinn and Nadia at the restaurant entrance while he went to find parking. The parking area was quite far, so he didn't ask them to come along.As he drove off, Quinn and Nadia waited at the entrance."Quinny, it's great to see Lisa coming back to herself," Nadia said with a smile.Although the past five years had been challenging, it was comforting to see everything getting better.Quinn felt a wave of joy as she reflected on Lisa's remarkable recovery. Given how bad Lisa had been before, it brought her immense happiness to see her
Nadia opened the car door and hopped in.Quinn wanted to join her at the back, but she declined. "Just sit in the front. It's a hassle switching around."Xavier smiled at this. Nadia, indeed, knew how to read the situation.She returned his smile.Xavier was a big shot, after all. Of course, she had to be wise."How's the hiring going? Do you need my help?" Quinn turned to Nadia."Don't worry. I've already hired three people. Since Sully is just starting out, I want to take it slow. I don't want to hire too many at once.""Alright, I'll leave it to you, then." Quinn was just the investor. She wouldn't interfere too much with how Nadia chose to run things."By the way, Quinny, how's everything at the research institute? You need to be cautious around those who hurt Edgar," Nadia said with a hint of worry."I know. Don't worry. There's no need to be concerned about them."Nadia shook her head. "Quinny, this is Dudore. You should be careful." People here would do anything for pr
Kimberly was also present. Noticing Simon's concern for Quinn made her fists clench unconsciously.She had her own plans to go out today. Gregory was going to introduce her to a big shot. He was slowly coming to recognize her potential and would provide her with all his resources."Simon, you know I'm not Maurice's daughter. I'm Gregory's daughter. Gregory Thorpe from the Thorpe family of Dudore. You're aware of that, right?" Kimberly spoke with pride.Simon looked into her eyes. "So what?""My dad is introducing me to a big shot today. Do you want to come? If you agree to get back with me now, I'll overlook everything that happened before.""No, thanks. I really don't need that. You go ahead," Simon replied firmly.In the past, it had always been Shania pushing him. Yet deep down, he wanted to stand on his own. It might seem naive, but he wanted to give it a try.Seeing him try to walk away, Kimberly grabbed his hand. "Simon, don't you want to get your mom out soon?"Why was h