As soon as they stepped into the elevator, Xavier grabbed Quinn's hand, and their fingers interlocked tightly.He really enjoyed the sensation of holding her hand.Quinn tried to withdraw her hand, but Xavier refused to let go."What are you doing, Xavier?""What's the matter? Is there some rule that says friends with benefits can't hold hands? If there are no rules about it, what's wrong with me wanting to hold your hand?" Xavier stated bluntly.It wasn't as though he was committing any heinous act, nor was he causing harm to anyone. And even if it did, he would have done it anyway. After all, he always did whatever he wanted.And before long, they finally reached the hotel lobby.Upon seeing Noah, Xavier scowled. He couldn't help but wonder what was going on with Noah these days. Why did he continually turn to Quinn for assistance rather than taking care of his own problems?"Are you really free these days, Mr. Torres?" Xavier sneered. He felt that Noah had plenty of time on
Quinn had intentionally let them know in order to lure them.Xavier had been watching as well. He had dabbled with computers for several years, and his skills were decent. However, compared to Quinn, it was very obvious that Quinn was much more gifted. Quinn engaged in a back-and-forth tactical maneuver with those hackers.It didn't take long for those hackers to realize that they were up against an elite hacker. And by the time they tried to retreat, it was already too late. Their computers had stopped responding."What the hell do we do now? Who the fuck are we up against?"They were pretty sure they didn't have someone so talented in the cybersecurity bureau. After all, their previous incursion was carried out with great ease. Yet, at this moment, they found themselves inextricably entangled and unable to withdraw."What else can we do? Damn it! We were so close!" It was so frustrating. They were getting completely crushed, without a chance to fight back. All their hard work
After a lot of searching, Noah finally managed to secure a table.It had a very lively atmosphere. Although the environment wasn't particularly appealing, it was merely a restaurant that specialized in crayfish. There was no way it could be compared to fine dining. Upon noticing the condition of the restaurant, Xavier couldn't help but feel a bit repulsed. He was a bit of a germaphobe, so he couldn't stand places like this. "Are you sure you want to eat crayfish? If you're not that keen on it, we can go somewhere else.""I really want to eat it," Quinn said. Despite having a sensitive stomach, she had a penchant for richly flavored foods.Xavier grabbed a handful of napkins from the dispenser on the table and carefully wiped down the stools and table.It was only after he wiped it clean that he allowed her to have a seat."Given her sensitive stomach, I think we should go for the garlic-flavored ones," Xavier said. He knew that the spicy-flavored crayfish would be too much for h
Upon hearing that, Quinn raised her head and glanced at Brody.As soon as Quinn raised her head, Brody found himself completely mesmerized by her beauty. He had never encountered such an exquisite woman. She was a vision of perfection and a goddess among mortals."Come on, sweetheart! If you have a drink with me, you'll definitely be untouchable in Havenport!" Quinn calmly took Xavier's glass, splashed the drink in Brody's face, and exclaimed, "Scram!"Did he actually think he was all that after a few sips of cheap booze? How could someone like him think he was worthy to invite her for a drink?Brody didn't expect such a fiery temper from someone who seemed so cold and aloof. He wiped his face and bellowed, "How dare you disrespect me in such a way! If you refuse to accept my hospitality, you'll have to face the consequences. I'm going to show you what I'm capable of tonight!" As Brody moved in to grab Quinn, Xavier, who had remained silent throughout the whole ordeal, delivere
Given that those drunkards dared to covet his woman, Xavier decided to teach them a lesson himself.Noah came over wanting to help but soon realized that his help was not needed.Xavier fought with brutal ferocity and easily overpowered those drunkards.Before long, those drunkards were beaten to the ground by Xavier. A few of them even had their heads smashed open. As a result, the ground was covered in a gruesome mess of blood and broken glass."Clean up this mess," Xavier demanded of those drunkards.They didn't dare to disobey him, so they immediately started picking up the glass on the ground. One of them even accidentally cut their finger in the process.Yet, as soon as Xavier's eyes met his, the drunkard immediately resumed cleaning. He was absolutely terrified! Did he actually stumble upon the devil incarnate himself? How could someone be so frightening?Xavier showed no mercy when he fought, which made him even more terrifying than the drunken thugs he was facing.They
Upon reading her response, Noah was deeply disheartened. How could she turn him down so heartlessly? Couldn't she at least consider it? After all, the perks offered by the cybersecurity bureau were genuinely quite attractive."Are you really not going to reconsider it? I think you'd be perfect for this place, and besides, your skills are invaluable to us." Noah had extended invitations to Quinn on more than one occasion but to no avail.Quinn chose not to respond to him anymore.Upon seeing that she didn't respond to his message, Noah couldn't help but feel disappointed.He reluctantly boarded his flight, knowing he would have to wait for a better time to ask her again. He really wanted her to join the bureau! Meanwhile, Xavier was sitting on the couch. As soon as he noticed Quinn come out of the bathroom while engrossed in her phone, he got up and brought her to the couch to sit beside him. He then took a towel and started drying her hair.Quinn's hair was a cascade of silk;
In the end, Gabriel single-handedly pushed the Gatrell family to the brink of ruin.As much as Gwendolyn knew she should, she couldn't bring herself to completely ignore Gabriel. He was her son, after all. She couldn't just abandon him.Upon seeing this, Lisa knew Gwendolyn couldn't possibly ignore Gabriel. She leaned on Gwendolyn's shoulder and said, "All I want is for you to live a long, healthy life, Mom." Given that Leroy was no longer around, Lisa couldn't bear the thought of anything bad happening to Gwendolyn. "I'm fine as long as I know you and Quinny are doing well. Why don't you both stay a few more days?" Gwendolyn asked. She was looking forward to spending more time with them as she missed them dearly."I'd really like it if you came back with me, Mom. I promise to take great care of you in Jipsfort. I'm so worried about you living here alone," Lisa said worriedly. She felt that someone her age shouldn't do all the cooking and cleaning—and even sleep on the balcony.
Xavier kept his head down and focused on pleasing her. He even thought that if he were to die while making love to Quinn, he would be more than willing to do so.Quinn unconsciously grabbed onto the bedsheet. Her body was stretched taut. Xavier had a knack for teasing her in a way she couldn't resist.Xavier finally moved away and lay beside her on the bed. His lips were glistening, which looked extremely suggestive.After being pleasured by Xavier, Quinn was completely spent. She had no energy left, so she could only lie motionless on the bed.Despite that, Xavier still hadn't had enough. "Get on top of me."A single glance from Xavier was all it took for Quinn to get the message, and she willingly obliged his order. After all, he had made her feel so good, so it was only fair for her to return the favor. If she refused, Xavier would probably snap.As Quinn took the lead, Xavier found himself relishing the moment. It felt surprisingly good.They were consumed by passion in the
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