"Quinny, my chest feels so tight. It's like I can't breathe," Nadia said, panicked.What if she died over someone who didn't like her?"Don't worry; you're fine. Just hang in there. You'll find that any man is better than that jerk," Quinn reassured her.Nadia cycled between crying and laughing. She was a mess of emotions, but Quinn wasn't bothered.She stayed by her side and waited for Nadia to exhaust herself. After that, Quinn went to get a hot towel to wipe her face.Nadia's eyes were likely to be puffy the next day.As expected, the next morning, Nadia looked at herself in the mirror and felt like crying again.How could she face anyone today? She had planned to go with Quinn to the airport to see Victor off.Quinn was brushing her teeth, and she couldn't help but laugh when she saw Nadia's condition.Seeing her laughing, Nadia pinched Quinn's waist."How can you laugh at me like this? Heartless woman!""I'm not laughing at you, I swear." Quinn begged for mercy. "Alrigh
Quinn remained silent. She did not respond.Xavier returned and placed more food in front of her."I can't eat anymore," she said. He always seemed to enjoy feeding her."It's okay. Eat as much as you want. I'll eat whatever you can't finish," Xavier replied. He left the food in front of her.Victor handed Quinn a glass of milk, which she didn't touch."Still not a fan of milk? You've lost a lot of weight recently." Victor was genuinely concerned about her health."I'm fine, really. Don't worry."In the end, Xavier drank the milk.Xavier drove them to the airport, with Quinn in the passenger seat and Victor in the back. Throughout the ride, Victor couldn't stop worrying about Quinn. He gave her a lot of advice.When he first met her, she was just 16, so in his eyes, she was always a kid. Although she had grown stronger now, he still couldn't help but worry.Xavier reached over to hold Quinn's hand. "With me around, no one can bully her."Quinn pulled her hand away. "I can ta
Before Nadia arrived, Xavier took Quinn on a tour of the hot spring resort. The place was vast, with a unique design that stood out.The hot springs were scattered throughout, surrounded by various flowers and trees. The outdoor pools each had their own distinctive shapes."Ian made a good investment here," Quinn remarked. She genuinely liked the place.Just as she said this, Ian came over with a group of friends. Hearing her comment, he immediately responded, "Quinny, if you like it, feel free to come by anytime. Besides the regular hot springs, we also have several herbal pools that are great for your health."He had stumbled upon this location by chance. Since he liked it so much, he decided to buy it and turn it into a hot spring resort."And the springs here are all-natural. They really work wonders," Ian added enthusiastically."Alright, then get me a membership card. I'll come by whenever I have time," Quinn said."Quinny, you're a top VIP here. Come over anytime. I'll pe
Quinn pulled out the swimsuit Nadia had prepared for her, only to find that it consisted of an embarrassingly small amount of fabric.Quinn was rendered speechless.Seeing her expression, Nadia couldn't help but smirk with pride. "Isn't it sizzling hot?""Nads, this design really didn't use much fabric." Quinn regretted not just buying one herself. This was almost too daring."What's the matter? Don't you like it? I designed it for you. Trust me. It's going to turn heads."Quinn's figure was stunning. If she wore this swimsuit, Xavier would be hard-pressed to keep his composure. That was exactly the reaction Nadia was aiming for."Come on, change into it so we can head out." Nadia started changing into her swimsuit right there in Quinn's room.Nadia was a head shorter than Quinn, but her proportions were just as striking. Once she slipped into her swimsuit, she looked like a total bombshell."Get changed, Quinny! Everyone will be in swimsuits soon. There's nothing to be shy abo
Xavier leaned down and kissed Quinn's lips with a fierce urgency. His kiss was anything but gentle.Yet, this was his most genuine reaction at that moment—he simply desired her.Quinn's towel fell to the floor as he held her and kissed her passionately. He wanted nothing more than to take her to bed and consume her completely.However, he managed to restrain himself. He wrapped her in a clean towel and took her hand, guiding her out to the barbecue party.When they finally arrived, Nadia couldn't help but chuckle to herself.Ian's friends were all very laid back. The young women wore bikinis while barbecuing, and the guys were in just their swim trunks.Among these vibrant young people, Xavier's physique was the most striking.A bold young woman, who found Xavier attractive, made a deliberate effort to flaunt herself in front of him. Her provocative bikini barely left anything to the imagination, but Xavier didn't even glance her way.He was busy grilling meat for Quinn, knowin
After the barbecue, everyone returned to the hot springs. Quinn and Nadia started off enjoying themselves, but soon, a playful water fight broke out.Some daring individuals targeted Quinn and Nadia. They splashed them with water until their hair was soaked.Quinn and Nadia exchanged glances and decided to join the fray.They were strong, and the young ladies who started the water fight were no match for them.Some of the ladies had come with their boyfriends. Seeing their girlfriends being drenched, they naturally jumped in to help.Xavier noticed the commotion and, seeing Quinn and Nadia being overwhelmed, joined the battle.The scene quickly turned into a lively splash-fest filled with laughter and cheers. The water fight naturally left everyone soaked but happy.By the end, Quinn and Nadia had made a few new friends.After a day of fun, Nadia's spirits had lifted significantly. They changed into dry clothes and sat on a bench. There, they gazed at the stars."Quinny, I'm r
Araminta was momentarily stunned."Why? Are you scared? Afraid that after Kara has a son, she'll take everything that's yours? What's there to be afraid of? None of this ever really belonged to you. You can't hold onto what's not yours in the first place."After saying that, Quinn headed to the project department.Today, she needed to meet with Stanley to go over some details that required alignment between the two companies.Araminta's life had been difficult lately. Maurice had not been returning home and was by Kara's side all the time.After so many years, his feelings for Araminta seemed to pale in comparison to the child Kara was carrying.At least Kimberly was promising. Once Kimberly got accepted into M Research Institute, Maurice would definitely come begging for them.At the project department, the atmosphere was harmonious.Luna and Ryan, who had rested at home for two days, were fully recharged. It was incredibly refreshing to just relax and enjoy the downtime.Whe
Maurice sat in his car, feeling utterly lost. With the shareholders' meeting scheduled for tomorrow, he was at a loss for how to explain his failure. He had actually lost to Quinn.Maurice drove aimlessly. He was unwilling to return to Four Seasons Incorporated.At that moment, Araminta's call came through. She must have heard about his failure.Maurice, who was overwhelmed and frustrated, threw his phone away. He just wanted some peace and quiet for a while.Araminta's calls went unanswered, and she angrily tossed her phone aside.Seeing her distress, Kimberly poured her a glass of water."Mom, what are we going to do now?" Would they lose control over Four Seasons Incorporated?Araminta's hands trembled with anger. She had never taken Quinn's threats seriously, but now she was beginning to fear.Was Quinn going to take away everything she had fought so hard for? It would be one thing if she had never had it, but she had held on to it for so long."Any news from the Xandors?"