Seeing Xavier come out alone, Ian felt sympathy for him."Xav, this is what it's like when you fall for a strong woman. She seems to handle everything on her own. I guess you're not used to it."Xavier actually hoped that Quinn might depend on him. But Quinn had always treated their relationship as a fleeting romance. She never took it seriously."I get it. Shut up."Nadia shook her head at the scene. "Give Quinny some time, Xavier. She just doesn't believe in love right now. But trust me, her feelings for you are different."Even when Quinn was dating Simon, they had never been as close as Quinn and Xavier were."I know.""Hang in there. I'm rooting for you."Lisa knew this scandal would make waves. She wanted to go online, but Quinn wouldn't give her the phone."You don't need to worry about anything, Mom. Just focus on resting and leave the rest to me." Quinn leaned on Lisa's shoulder."I'm feeling much better now, Quinny. I can face the past." She accepted the fact that s
Simon nodded."Fine. You'll never listen to whatever I say anyway. You've always been stubborn. If it weren't for that, how could Dad have left?""Simon Xandor!"Shania was infuriated. Baxter's departure had always been a sore spot for her. She had never wanted to bring it up, but now, Simon was making such a remark."I'm being serious, Mom. You need to change your temper. If things keep going like this, I'm afraid our family won't last. Alright, I have an experiment to conduct. I won't be home tonight."With that, Simon turned and walked out.Shania's anger only grew."Go on. Just leave! You all act like you can't stand being at home, as if there are ghosts here! Your dad was like this, and now you are too. What spell did Lisa and Quinn cast on you?"Why did everyone have to hurt her so much for the sake of Lisa and Quinn? Hadn't she already sacrificed enough?Just then, Baxter, who had been missing for five years, returned.Upon arriving, he saw Shania in this state.Shani
However, Quinn wouldn't let Baxter see Lisa.As Quinn left the café, she ran into Jacob, who was pleasantly surprised to see her. "Ms. Jowell, are you here having coffee with friends?"Quinn shook her head."I see. I still owe you a meal for the help you gave me last time. Since it's lunchtime, would you honor me with a meal?""Sorry, I have other matters to attend to.""Then we'll have to do it another time."Jacob genuinely admired Quinn and hoped she would join the Criminal Investigation Department. Even if she couldn't officially join, being a consultant and helping out when needed would be beneficial.With her around, solving cases would be a breeze.After leaving the café, Quinn took a cab. Just as she got in, Luna's call came through."Do you have time now, Ms. Jowell? Because of the situation online, the shareholders have been calling non-stop, and some have even come to the company directly. Can you…?"Luna fully trusted Quinn, but her belief alone wasn't enough. If
Quinn said, "I think you should just sell it to me directly.""Are you sure?" one of the shareholders asked."Yeah.""Well, I'm not selling to you."Quinn found the situation amusing.Shania still hadn't learned her lesson and was trying to take over Four Seasons Incorporated. She was just too greedy."Then let's see if Xandor Group has the spare cash to buy the stocks you're holding," Quinn said indifferently.The shareholders didn't bother to pay Quinn any attention.Xandor Group had been frequently in the news recently, but regardless, their strength was top-notch. They definitely had the funds to back up their claims.The shareholders left without another word."Anyone else? If you want to sell your stocks, you can either sell to me or choose to sell to Xandor Group. However, as I said before, Xandor Group may not necessarily have the cash for you."The remaining shareholders looked at each other. They were unsure of what to decide. Quinn seemed incredibly confident. May
Archie still felt uneasy."To be honest, we're in the middle of a major deal with Patterson Group, so funds are a bit tight right now. But don't worry. This amount is nothing we can't handle. When the time is right, I can introduce you to the Pattersons," Shania said enticingly.Archie's interest was piqued. If he could secure a partnership with the Pattersons, it would be like winning the lottery. Who wouldn't want that?"Alright then, I'll give you one week, Ms. Xandor."Meanwhile, Shania's aggressive purchase of Four Seasons Incorporated stocks was stirring up discontent among the shareholders within Xandor Group.Many of them felt she was betting too much on a risky venture, especially given Quinn's formidable skills. It was clear that Shania had locked horns with her.A few shareholders voiced their concerns, but Shania flew into a rage. "Xandor Group belongs to the Xandor family! I make the decisions here, not you!"No matter what the others said, Shania was determined. Sh
It wasn't until now that Shania realized she had been played."Mrs. Xandor, your only way out now is to sell the Four Seasons Incorporated stocks. But with the amount you hold, I doubt you'll find a buyer with enough cash any time soon," Quinn said smoothly.Shania was frustrated, but she couldn't show it. "Just you wait. I'll get Four Seasons Incorporated, no matter what.""Bold words. Then let's see who takes down who first." With that, Quinn ended the call.Tomorrow, when the market opened, she was determined to push Xandor Group to rock bottom. Only then would Shania truly be cornered on all fronts.Xavier had been beside Quinn the whole time. He observed how she maneuvered through the situation.As she hung up the phone, he walked over and clinked his glass against hers. "Well done."Her plan had been executed flawlessly. Even Xavier had to admit it was brilliant. Step by step, Quinn had outwitted Shania, who was clearly no match for her.Quinn leaned back against the couc
Somewhere in a dark alley in the borderlands of Mostovia, a loud voice rang out. "Grab her! Don't let her get away!"Even though it was in the middle of the night, the streets were still brightly illuminated. A dozen people in black were chasing after a slender young woman, Quinn Jowell."Damn it. These people are asking for it." Seeing that the men were hot on her tail, Quinn stopped abruptly and grabbed a long metal pole that was about three feet long. "Give us that thing!"In just the blink of an eye, the dozen men in black surrounded Quinn and trapped her. Their faces were twisted into ugly scowls as they came closer to her."You want it? Come and get it, then!" Quinn shouted.She had a dark hoodie covering her face, so none of the men could see her expression. However, her voice sent a shiver down their spines.Blood was still flowing out of her arm where she had taken a bullet earlier. She had to end this. Fast.One of the men with a long scar on his face turned to a blo
Just a while ago, Xavier had ordered Lee to throw out a woman who had dared to drug him. He had been merciless when he had given out that order. However, he didn't feel like suppressing his desires anymore. Moreover, Quinn was exactly his type. Just putting his arm around her waist made him want to give in to the lust raging through his body."I don't care who you are. You're mine."Quinn couldn't help rolling her eyes in the dark when she heard that. "Let's see how you try to make me yours."Even if she was tired, she wasn't one to give up without a fight.However, a second later, Xavier pressed on her wound harshly."Ouch!" Quinn cried out in pain. This man was a cruel and merciless one! How could he attack her weakest point like that?Xavier then pressed his burning body against hers. "I gave you a chance to run away just now, but you didn't. Now, you can't blame it on me anymore.""Do you have a death wish?" Quinn was dying to rip Xavier away from her body, but he didn't g