Jack then forcefully turned Olivia's body to face him.When she caught sight of the grotesque mask, Olivia cried out in fear.Jack seized her by the neck and snapped, "What's wrong? Don't you think my mask is beautiful? Do you not like it?" Jack's irritation grew, and he tightened his grip around her neck.Olivia vehemently shook her head in response as horrifying images of the victims continuously replayed in her mind. They had all met such gruesome ends. She couldn't help but wonder if the same horrific end awaited her.At that very moment, she couldn't help but think of her parents. They had promised to pick her up from school, but their recent argument over her puppy love had driven her to run away.As a result, she ended up in this predicament. She truly regretted it! She wondered if today would be her last. She hadn't even reached adulthood yet!Jack took out a syringe from his backpack and was about to stab Olivia with it.At that moment, someone suddenly yanked Jack's
Jack's agonized screams echoed through the alleyway. His groin, being the most sensitive area, had borne the brunt of Xavier's stomping. After that stomp, Jack's manhood would never be able to function again.And it didn't stop there. Xavier stomped his foot repeatedly on Jack's groin before saying, "Did you contact Officer Zimmerman? It's his case, so he should handle the cleanup himself."He had no intention of personally sending Jack to Jacob. He had already done all the dirty work, so he didn't plan on getting his car dirty as well. There was no way he was going to do it!Quinn then gave Jacob a call.Jacob had just returned to the police station. He was preparing to go on a manhunt for Jack. He had just finished making his preparations when Quinn's call suddenly interrupted him."I've apprehended the serial killer. Come get him," Quinn said before hanging up the phone and sending him the location.Jacob was completely dumbfounded."What's the hold-up, Officer Zimmerman? Are
Quinn gently explained, "Olivia has experienced a traumatic event and could be experiencing some psychological stress. It would be best to take her to see a psychologist for some counseling."Tabitha nodded her head in response and said, "I can't thank you enough for what you've done today, Ms. Jowell. If it hadn't been for you, I don't know what would have happened to my daughter."She really didn't dare to imagine what might have happened to Olivia!"Is it possible for us to get your number, Ms. Jowell? We really want to express our sincere gratitude," Tobias said earnestly."It's alright, really. It was just a coincidence, after all. Please be more careful in the future."With that, Quinn headed over to Xavier."You guys might have to come down to the station with me to give a statement," Jacob stated. Although they had apprehended the serial killer, they still had to go to the police station with them since they were involved in the incident as well.Quinn's patience was wea
Quinn shared a bed with Lisa that night, and they had a heart-to-heart talk. She confided in her mother about many things she had been too afraid to mention before.It would undoubtedly be very hard for Lisa to start anew, but she truly preferred seeing her mother being so clear-headed and sharp. Even though it might hurt for the time being, the wound would heal over time. Quinn believed that their situation would only continue to flourish from now on.On the following morning, Quinn joined Lisa for breakfast before heading off to Four Seasons Incorporated.It had been quite some time since she had been to Four Seasons Incorporated, especially considering the recent incident. And on top of that, the shareholders' meeting was taking place today.Xavier respected their need for space and chose not to stay overnight. Nevertheless, he still showed up early the next morning with breakfast, which both Lisa and Quinn enjoyed."Thank you for going the extra mile, Xav. I know that the brea
Nevertheless, it was what Xavier had signed up for. Despite her infuriating behavior, he couldn't help but indulge her."You've really got me wrapped around your finger. Alright, I'll leave you alone once I've slept with you enough," Xavier sighed exasperatedly, thinking that this response should be satisfactory. There was nothing much he could do about it since Quinn had a barrier around her heart that most people couldn't penetrate."At this moment, I haven't had my fill yet. And I don't think you've grown tired of me yet, right?"If that was the case, they should continue with their current arrangement. No matter what their relationship was, he would stay by her side until the very end."Alright, shush. You'll give me a heart attack if you keep saying such things," Xavier said as he gently caressed her crimson lips.Quinn was truly as addictive as a drug. Yet, despite knowing how addictive she was, he couldn't get enough of her.Upon seeing him in such a state, Quinn remaine
At the shareholders' meeting, they were set to elect the new president for Four Seasons Incorporated—even if Maurice was still locked up.And because of that, Kimberly decided to show up at the company. She wasn't sure about handling things alone, so she asked Simon to come along with her. She could handle research, but when it came to business, she was really out of her depth.Simon was equally out of his depth, so he was hesitant to join Kimberly. However, the prospect of seeing Quinn motivated him to tag along, thinking he could at least catch a glimpse of her.As such, the three of them ran into each other at the entrance of the meeting room.Quinn's outfit was nothing special—a white shirt and black pants. Yet, even in such ordinary clothes, she looked stunning. She was a living mannequin and capable of making any outfit look great.Simon's gaze was fixed on her. He was marveling at how much Quinn had transformed.Quinn simply brushed them aside. She felt that Kimberly and S
"You should vote freely based on your own judgment. Given Mr. Jowell's absence and my commitment to neutrality, I will refrain from campaigning. And let's be honest, you all know why Mr. Jowell's absent, right? There's no guarantee he'll even return," Quinn stated coldly.All the shareholders in the meeting room fell silent.A shareholder suddenly asked, "Where is Mr. Jowell?" They were still unaware of the arrest of Maurice and Araminta.Upon hearing that, Kimberly was immediately thrown into a panic."Please answer our question, Ms. Kimberly. Where exactly did Mr. Jowell and Ms. Axtell go? Their absence from this important shareholders' meeting is completely unacceptable.""Come on, Ms. Kimberly! Please answer us!"Kimberly's eyes darted to Simon in alarm. She was worried that if these people learned the truth about Maurice and Araminta's arrest, they likely wouldn't vote for Maurice."If she's not going to say it, I will. They were both arrested, but what they did… well, th
Upon hearing what Quinn said, Kimberly felt a surge of anger. Why didn't Quinn die in the borderlands? If she had, there wouldn't be so many problems now!Kimberly got up and wanted to leave the meeting room. She really couldn't stand being there any longer. Above all, she needed to bail Araminta out. She was adept at researching, but the deceptions within the company were entirely beyond her grasp.Yet, even though she had already stood up to leave, Simon was rooted to his seat, and his eyes were still locked on Quinn.Kimberly scowled and asked, "What are you looking at, Simon?"Upon hearing Kimberly's voice, Simon finally rose from his seat.Quinn's gaze had never lingered on him. It was clear that she had never liked him before. If she had, she wouldn't have been so indifferent!After the room cleared out, Martha approached Quinn, extended her hand, and exclaimed, "Congratulations, Ms. Jowell! I knew you could do it! I have faith that Four Seasons Incorporated will prosper un
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