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?"
"Arrange a flight to the borderlands now. Don't ask any questions," Xavier ordered."Okay."Xavier sped through the streets and arrived at Jipsfort Airport in no time.Throughout the drive, Ian had been busy arranging the flight.Upon reaching the airport, Xavier immediately called his contacts in the borderlands. "Launch a full-scale search. Spare no effort. We must find her. Stop everything else. Find her first."After ending the call, Xavier went to find Quinn. He tried calling her, but the line was always busy.Ian and Xavier split up to search. Since there were no direct flights from Jipsfort to the borderlands, she must have had to fly somewhere else first.Quinn was also making calls, instructing her people in the borderlands to search for Lisa. She had to find Lisa, no matter what.When she ended the call, her hands were trembling.After five years, she had long mastered the art of controlling her emotions. Yet today, she truly couldn't keep them in check.Lisa must b
"Four Seasons Incorporated is ours, Araminta," Maurice said.Only then did Araminta glance at him. "Who exactly do you mean by 'ours'? You and me, or you and Kara?""Trust me, Araminta. You're still the person I love most. I just want the child in her womb. As you know, no matter how powerful I am now, when I go back to the village, people still say I have no son.""Maurice, do you really want a son that badly?" Araminta's voice was filled with disappointment."We'll discuss this another time. What's crucial now is solving the shareholders' meeting issue. I absolutely cannot lose Four Seasons Incorporated."His project had failed. The shareholders' meeting the next day was detrimental to him."Lisa is missing, and Quinn has gone to the borderlands. Handle the rest yourself!" Araminta said.If Quinn died there, she wouldn't be able to come back and claim what belonged to them, right?"Either Quinn dies, or we capture Lisa. I've said everything that needs to be said. The rest is
After his man left, Xavier couldn't help but feel a deep concern for Quinn. He wanted to comfort her, but he knew that no words would reach her at this moment.He signaled the flight attendant to prepare some food for her. "You need to eat something. Your stomach can't handle this."He understood her worry, but no matter how anxious she was, she still needed to take care of herself. If she collapsed before they reached the borderlands, it would only make things worse."Your mom still needs you, Quinny.""You're right." Quinn had no appetite, but she knew Xavier was right. Now more than ever, she couldn't afford to collapse.She was Lisa's only support. If she crumbled now, Lisa would be truly alone.Xavier tried to feed her, but she refused. She opted to take the food herself. She ate quickly, knowing she needed the energy. Weakness wasn't an option. She couldn't afford to collapse.Seeing her eat, Xavier poured her a glass of juice.Quinn finished her meal, then closed her eye
Kimberly went to Simon's room to look for him. He hadn't had time to see her in the past few days.He didn't even go to the research institute. She couldn't understand what he was so preoccupied with, especially with their exams fast approaching."Simon, I know you don't like hearing this, but as your fiancée, I have to say it. The exam is just around the corner. How do you plan to pass if you keep this up? Quinn has already moved on with another man, Simon. Can't you stop holding on to her?"Kimberly had resisted admitting this truth for a long time, but it was undeniable. No matter how much she wished it were different, the facts remained the same.Simon didn't want to hear any of it. "I can handle my own affairs. Don't start acting like my mom, okay? She keeps trying to control me, and now you want to do the same?"Was he not allowed to make his own decisions?"But everything I'm saying is for your own good," Kimberly replied. Her voice was tinged with hurt. "We've been togeth