"What are you doing?" Quinn asked.What did Xavier want?"Nothing. I just wanted to tell 15-year-old Quinn that she did well."Quinn didn't know what to say.Indeed, 15-year-old Quinn had endured a lot. Fortunately, she had made it through. Now, she wouldn't give anyone the chance to hurt her again.She didn't trust anyone, including the man before her."Don't cross the line, Xavier."A bedmate should know their place. Once one of them crossed the line, there was no need to continue as a bedmate."Fine, I understand. It's getting late. Go take a shower and get a good night's sleep."Knowing she wouldn't leave Nadia alone, he didn't press further. After kissing her forehead, he turned and left.Hearing those words from her made Xavier, who was usually so cold-hearted, feel an ache so intense it was almost suffocating. He had never cared for someone this deeply.After Xavier left, Quinn cleaned Nadia's face and hands with a hot towel. Nadia was sleeping so soundly.She had al
Kara was terrified. Araminta was ruthless, and she felt completely powerless against her."She won't find out. You're safe here. The security at this villa is top-notch," Maurice reassured her.Araminta couldn't find anything, but Quinn easily discovered and saw the incriminating photos. She handed them back with a cool expression."Send these to Ms. Axtell," Quinn said casually.Men were always like this. If they betrayed their lovers once, they would betray them again.Araminta could never have imagined that the secretary she had arranged for Maurice would end up in his bed."Consider it done, Ms. Quinn." Edgar had returned from Dudore. With the exam arrangements nearly completed, he had come to Jipsfort to assist Quinn with the final touches.He personally delivered the photos to Jowell Villa.When Araminta saw the photos, she smashed several expensive antiques in the living room. She broke down completely.She had always been Maurice's first love. How could he do this to h
"If your mom didn't care about money, why would she have abandoned your dad when he was poor and come back to seduce him only after he became wealthy with my mom's help?" Quinn's words were like a slap to Araminta's face.Araminta was deeply humiliated, and the words hit Maurice hard as well.After all, it was true that Araminta had left him because he was poor. In the end, she only cared about his money. If he didn't have money, would she have come back to him?"Quinn, I know you don't like me, but you can't just slander me like this!" Araminta tried to play the victim."Araminta, you don't need to act in front of me. Do you really forget what you did and how you seduced him?""Maurice, are you just going to let your daughter slander me like this?""Maybe he doesn't care about me, but he probably won't care about your daughter soon either. Do you know why? Oh, right, you probably don't know yet. Kara's pregnant with a son!"Maurice was stunned. He hadn't expected Quinn to know
Kimberly couldn't understand. She had worked so hard, yet she still couldn't have a happy family."Kimberly, you must get into the M Research Institute," Araminta said sternly.Only if Kimberly got accepted into M Research Institute would Maurice change his mind."As for that little bastard, I have plenty of ways to ensure he never comes to this world." After all, it was just a lump of flesh. She could handle it, couldn't she?"I got it, Mom. Don't worry. I'll work hard." If getting into M Research Institute was the only way to change everything, then she would do it.…Since it was the weekend, Quinn didn't have much on her agenda.Nadia had been struggling with her inspiration lately, so Quinn decided to visit her at the studio.After a night of heavy drinking, Nadia was out of sorts all day. She scribbled aimlessly on her drawing paper, only to crumple it all up and toss it away in frustration.Just as she was about to explode from frustration, Quinn arrived with Nadia's fa
"Thank you so much, Quinny!" Nadia exclaimed. She planted a loud kiss on Quinn's cheek. "Since you're here, why don't you try on this outfit I just finished? It's designed entirely based on your measurements.""Sure." Quinn followed Nadia to the dressing room to change.Meanwhile, Xavier and Victor bumped into each other at the studio entrance. Seeing Victor, Xavier couldn't help but frown.What was this man doing here? Why did he seem to be everywhere?Seeing Xavier's expression, Victor grew even more smug. Who would've thought that the ruler of the borderlands would be jealous of him?It made Victor feel like he really was someone of significance."What are you doing here?" Xavier asked bluntly."Quinny invited me, of course. With my fantastic physique, isn't being a model the perfect role for me?"Xavier gave Victor a disdainful once-over. "You call that a good physique? You must be seriously mistaken about what that means."Victor chuckled. "You're just jealous that I have
Nadia really hoped she could succeed."No way." Xavier cut in before Quinn could respond."Why not? Quinny, can you bear to see my dreams shattered before they even start?" Nadia's voice was filled with desperation."I said no," Xavier insisted. He didn't want other men to see Quinn in such a stunning outfit. If she became a model, she'd attract too much attention from others.Quinn, though not particularly interested in modeling, felt guilty for turning down Nadia given her pitiable expression. "If you can't find a model, I'll step in to help.""That's great!" Nadia exclaimed. She threw her arms around Quinn in a grateful hug. "Is there anything about the dress that doesn't fit? If so, I can make adjustments."This dress was tailored according to Quinn's measurements, but she seemed to have lost a bit of weight recently."It's perfect as is. I'll go change now." The gown was handmade and precious.Quinn headed to the dressing room.Meanwhile, Victor suddenly complained of a s
Quinn was upfront with Nadia. "I called for you, but Xavier came in instead.""Xavier seems like the type with a strong desire. Can you handle that?"Nadia had never been in a relationship, but she enjoyed reading smutty books. She had plenty of theories but no practical experience.Quinn honestly didn't know how to respond. Nadia always managed to surprise her with her bold statements."Quinny, the books say it's really great. How do you feel about it? I'm in my 20s now, and I want to find someone to try it with."As people reached a certain age, desires became more apparent, and women were no exception."Do you have someone you like?" Quinn asked when she noticed her shy expression. It was clear Nadia had a crush."Yes, but he doesn't know I like him." Nadia blushed at the mention of her crush. She was conflicted. She wanted him to know but also feared it."Who is it? Do I know him?"Over the past five years, Quinn had no idea who Nadia had been around. Nadia was such a wond
But what did that really prove?Maurice loved Araminta. In the end, the result was still the same. He could betray his wife for his first love, and he'd also abandon her for another woman.Maybe it was just in some men's nature to prefer novelty over familiarity.Nadia knew that Quinn didn't believe in love, especially after being betrayed by her own father and Simon. It was indeed cruel.But some things could only be left to time. Time could prove everything. Until the final verdict was given, no one knew exactly how things would turn out.That was just how life was.Xavier and Victor emerged from the changing rooms. The two models, once dressed in Nadia's designs, really elevated the look of her clothes.Xavier walked up to Quinn. "How do I look?"It was his first time wearing this type of outfit. He usually favored black shirts. Today, however, he wore a green shirt paired with a well-tailored suit. The green gave Xavier a whole new look."It looks good," Quinn said honestl