"Enough talk. Bring Lisa over here," Aquila said, breaking his silence.It was obvious that Xavier was the kind of person who wouldn't betray anyone. What was Mason trying to do? Didn't he notice that he was on the verge of bleeding out?When he heard this, Mason had no choice but to cease his attempt. Given that Aquila was the founder of Shadow Eagle Gang, he couldn't just let him die."Bring her over here," Mason demanded.Before long, two men brought Lisa in. She was in a terrible state. Upon seeing this, Quinn felt a pang of heartache."Quinny!" Lisa exclaimed as she caught sight of Quinn. She wanted to rush over, but one of the men, Raymond Nash, caught her by the arm and held her in place."What are you doing? Let go of me!" Lisa shouted while struggling in their grasp.Raymond held onto Lisa's hand with an iron grip and refused to let her go. "I'm taking you home soon, Mom. Just hold on," Quinn said, as she pointed her gun at Raymond."Hands off her."Xavier yanked Aq
Quinn patiently coaxed Lisa until she finally agreed to wear the bulletproof vest.With each passing second, the tension grew as Aquila remained a hostage in Xavier's hands. Mason and his subordinates didn't dare to make a move.At that very moment, Mason's phone suddenly rang—it was a call from Maurice."Answer it," Quinn urged, as Mason hesitated.As soon as the call was connected, Maurice's voice was laced with impatience as he said, "Well? Did Quinn agree to it? If not, simply dispose of her in the borderlands. I'll triple your payment."Maurice could not come to terms with the idea of being left with nothing. If the only way for him to find peace was through the deaths of Quinn and Lisa, he would kill them in a heartbeat. He was about to welcome a son anyway, and Quinn was nothing but a source of annoyance."You've really outdone yourself this time, Maurice," Quinn sneered.Upon hearing Quinn's voice, Maurice was momentarily shocked. After that, he quickly assumed that Maso
Xavier grabbed Aquila and pulled him up. Aquila was injured in both hands and his right foot. His injuries made it difficult for him to walk."I've done as you asked and brought her to you. Aren't you supposed to leave now? Why won't you let me go?" Aquila asked as he glanced warily at Xavier.Xavier was annoyed with his rambling, so he struck him with the gun and snapped, "Shut up and do as I say! What's with all that rambling? Are you looking to die right now?"Did he need to spell everything out for Aquila?Aquila was infuriated after being struck, yet he could do nothing about it."Please, I beg of you. If you let me go, I'll give you anything you desire."Aquila had worked tirelessly to get where he was, and there was no way he was giving it up.He had dozens of people's blood on his hands. If he were to go back to Cryona, his life would be over.He was a wanted man, with a bounty of hundreds of thousands of dollars on his head. There was no way he could go back. Xavier
"Given that they've taken Aquila and you've been injured, we need to carefully plan our next move." With that, the members of Shadow Eagle Gang went off to discuss the next course of action.They completely ignored Mason, whose eye was still bleeding.Aquila shuddered, his fear palpable. Despite the distance, Xavier had precisely shot Mason in the eye. He was truly fearsome. It seemed like they had really bitten off more than they could chew this time.Lisa trembled as the gunshots rattled her nerves. She held Quinn close and asked as she glanced at Xavier, "Who are those people, Quinny? Why do they have guns?"Xavier still had blood on his hands, making him appear quite frightening. However, when Lisa looked at him, he did his best to come across as a good person.However, his forced smile only served to deepen Lisa's fear.Yet, no matter how terrified she was, Lisa instinctively stepped in front of Quinn. Her motherly instincts were kicking in. She always felt an overwhelming u
"We should head back to the hotel room first," Quinn told Nadia."Alright."With that, Nadia and Quinn escorted Lisa to the hotel room while Xavier and Ian trailed behind them.Meanwhile, Aquila was tossed to Xavier's henchmen.Upon seeing that it was Aquila, they proceeded to give him a thorough beating. After all, Aquila had previously caused them a lot of trouble.It was like a scene out of a bad movie, as Aquila was tortured beyond recognition.All Aquila wanted was for his henchmen to rescue him. Upon his return, he was determined to make them pay dearly. How could they do this to him? He was the leader of Shadow Eagle Gang, and everyone in the borderlands held him in high regard!"Who are you guys? I'll give you anything you want if you just let me go."As soon as Xavier left, Aquila was back to his old tricks. He was loaded, so anything that could be solved with money was never an issue for him."I can give you guys a lot of money. You guys look like you could use it,"
At that moment, Araminta was in Maurice's office. No matter how things escalated, they needed to unite against Quinn."With the shareholders' meeting approaching, Quinn still hasn't responded to our requests. Could it be that…"Araminta was still very anxious. Even though Quinn had left Jipsfort, the fact that she had successfully finished the project could possibly sway the shareholders in Quinn's favor.Maurice wasn't clear about the situation either."She clearly cares deeply for Lisa. Could it be that she has already located Lisa?"Given her desperate dash to the borderlands, it was obvious that she went over for that sole reason.However, this time, he had enlisted the services of the most formidable Shadow Eagle Gang in the borderlands. It seemed inconceivable that Quinn, a young woman of limited means and influence, could possibly liberate Lisa from their grasp."Call Mason again."Araminta had to confirm that Lisa was still being held captive by Shadow Eagle Gang."I'v
None of the shareholders in attendance believed what Maurice said.Martha couldn't help but sneer. Maurice was indeed brazen enough to say something so shameless."Please be assured that our partnership with the Kane Group will continue as planned, regardless of Ms. Jowell's departure. I will be personally overseeing this project," Maurice said.It was clear that Four Seasons Incorporated wouldn't relinquish such a valuable opportunity.At that very moment, Luna entered the meeting room with her laptop in hand. Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to her.Maurice scowled, feeling genuinely annoyed with Luna. If it weren't for her, he wouldn't be in this predicament. What did she hope to achieve by showing up now?"We're currently holding a shareholders' meeting, Ms. Lewitt, and your attendance is unauthorized. What is wrong with the rest of you? How could you just let her barge in here? Aren't you aware that we're discussing confidential information today?"Maurice wanted
"As you all know, Mr. Jowell has been instrumental in our company's success over the past five years. Even though he had failed on this recent project, his abilities are indisputable. It would be unjust to disregard his five years of dedicated service based on this singular failure."Araminta was becoming increasingly agitated. It was clear to her that Maurice's position was in jeopardy if the assessment focused solely on these two projects."What's more, it's blatantly unfair that Ms. Jowell has hired external help for this project."Quinn actually brought Victor on board!Upon hearing that, Quinn couldn't help but laugh.As soon as they heard her laugh, everyone turned their gaze to the projector."Are you seriously discussing fairness with me right now? How many members does Mr. Jowell's project group consist of? All the top talents at Four Seasons Incorporated are working with him, while my project team has only eight people."And yet, I still managed to win the project. Isn
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