Upon seeing the bloodstains on Quinn and Xavier, Lisa and Lorraine were taken aback.Lisa rushed over to Quinn and asked, "What happened? Are you injured?""I'm fine, Mom. There was a big pileup on the expressway, so I stopped to help.""You're both soaked through! Go take a hot shower right away. You too, Xav!" Lisa exclaimed. They were both dripping wet, and she was worried that they might catch a cold. "Thanks, Ms. Gatrell," Xavier said. He offered her a warm smile.Maurice felt deeply unsettled. In the past, Lisa was all about him. Yet now, even after he humbled himself to beg her, she wouldn't even give him the time of day. "Come on, let's head inside," Lisa said to Quinn and Xavier.Quinn glanced over at Maurice.Upon seeing that, Maurice couldn't help but cower. After everything Quinn had done to him, he was actually a bit scared of her now."Get lost. You're defiling our place," Quinn said coldly."Did you see that, Lisa? Is this how you've raised your daughter? She
Xavier, on the other hand, was assigned to the guest room, which also had a bathtub. Yet, he didn't even bother using it. He only enjoyed engaging in intimate activities with Quinn in the bathtub, after all. If he was by himself, he preferred to take a shower instead.After a quick shower, Xavier stepped out in a bathrobe. He didn't have any clothes here, so he would have to ask Ian to bring some over later.After soaking in a warm bath, Quinn felt significantly better.After stepping out of the bathroom, Xavier called her. As soon as she picked up, she was greeted by Xavier's deep voice. He asked, "Are you done showering?" Quinn hummed in response."Why not soak a little longer?""If I soak any longer, I'm going to pass out in the bathtub."At that very moment, someone knocked on Quinn's door."It's Mom, Quinny. Can I come in?""Oh, my mother's at the door. I'll hang up now."After hanging up the phone, Quinn went to answer the door and asked, "What's the matter, Mom?""Oh
Quinn remained still and allowed Xavier to hold her. His embrace was comforting. It often made her want to stay in that moment forever.After a brief embrace, Xavier kissed her forehead tenderly and said, "Good night, and sleep well, Quinny.""Good night."Xavier then walked her to the door. He would have liked to spend the night with her, but knowing Quinn's pride and that Gwendolyn and Lisa were still around, he decided against it.He was typically indifferent to others' opinions. Yet, when it came to Quinn, he was always mindful of her.Quinn slept soundly that night and woke up the next morning feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.As the family gathered around for breakfast, Gwendolyn felt a sense of warmth, and her eyes welled up with emotion."Your father would be overjoyed to see us gathered together for breakfast."As people aged, they often became particularly sentimental."I wonder how Gabriel's doing right now." As soon as she mentioned Gabriel, Gwendolyn felt a pang
"You don't have to try so hard to win my family over, Xavier," Quinn said solemnly.She really didn't want him getting too close to her family. Given that she had no intention of marrying him, she didn't want to get Lisa and Gwendolyn's hopes up."How can you say that I'm trying to win them over? I think I get along quite well with Mrs. Gatrell Senior." Quinn fell silent.Xavier then turned to her and said, "You really don't need to overthink this, Ms. Jowell. I know you don't want anything serious, and I'm not looking for anything long-term either. I'm perfectly fine with just living in the moment. I find it quite enjoyable."Xavier decided to change his game plan. Given Quinn's guarded nature, Xavier decided to take a step back. He thought that with time, she would lower her defenses and he could pursue a relationship with her."I'm glad you can see it that way," Quinn said. She genuinely felt that this manner of getting along was the best. They could both relax and enjoy life
"I've looked over these financial statements, but I'm not a finance expert, so I might be missing some things," Luna said. Although she really wanted to help out, her expertise was limited."Ms. Jowell, I…"Quinn got up and poured her a cup of warm water. She had recently developed a habit of drinking warm water for health reasons."Please calm down, Ms. Lewitt. There's a solution to every problem," Quinn stated. She had always been calm and collected, regardless of the situation.Upon seeing Quinn so composed, Luna felt herself calming down. She couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. She was older than Quinn, yet she wasn't even a fraction as composed as Quinn in dealing with difficult situations.With that thought in mind, Luna took a sip of water.Quinn sat down and skimmed through some documents. Given that she had failed to acquire Four Seasons Incorporated, Araminta sought to destroy it.After a few glances, she effortlessly identified the problem. "You don't have to wor
Shania couldn't help but wonder why Baxter couldn't even show her an ounce of compassion."Please help me, Baxter. I can't bear to lose everything I've painstakingly built."After listening to her rambling, Baxter was at a loss for words. "You should just let it go, Shania! It doesn't really matter if Xandor Group goes bankrupt. You've been too fixated for too long!"After saying that, Baxter immediately hung up the phone.At that moment, the news on the TV was full of negative reports about Xandor Group.Upon seeing that, Baxter lit a cigarette.It was his fault for hurting Lisa. He had been so determined to be with her, but ultimately, he couldn't go against his parents' wishes and married Shania instead.Despite everything, Baxter still went to see Quinn. After all, Shania was still the mother of his children. He couldn't possibly ignore her plight.As she gazed at the almost 50-year-old refined man standing before her, Quinn couldn't help but scoff and ask, "Do you really t
Quinn stopped in her tracks. What did Baxter know about the finances of Four Seasons Incorporated?Thinking of Shania's humble demeanor, Baxter hesitated for a moment and ultimately said nothing. He felt guilty toward Shania and couldn't bear to watch her suffer.Quinn smirked.They were family, after all. How could he possibly alert her to financial issues at Four Seasons Incorporated?Quinn turned and walked away.Simon frowned. "Dad, is there a problem with Four Seasons' finances?" Quinn was in charge now. If there was an issue, it would be her responsibility to handle it.Baxter shook his head. "Just drop it. It's none of your business anyway."He was unwilling to elaborate further, but Simon wasn't convinced."Dad, we owe it to Quinn. If you know something, you should tell her. Otherwise, our family might face irreparable damage. But you've never cared about the Xandor family's fate, have you?"Baxter had never truly cared.After Simon's outburst, he turned and chased af
"Simon, my affairs are none of your concern. You and your family should stay out of my life. Just enjoy the consequences of what you sowed five years ago." Quinn said coldly.It was impossible for her to forgive them.A simple apology couldn't undo the wrongs done. The cost of mistakes was too low if it could be resolved with just an apology, especially considering what had happened to Lisa.Xavier opened the car door for Quinn and let her in. After a brief glance at Simon, he drove away.The two of them went to a well-known boba tea house in Jipsfort and bought dozens of cups of various types of boba tea.Nadia had been working hard recently, and Quinn hadn't had a chance to visit her. She planned to check in on her today.After buying boba tea and desserts, Quinn and Xavier headed straight to the design school.When they arrived at the hall where Nadia's rehearsal was held, they saw Ian there. Ian had been coming to help out whenever he had the time.Seeing Xavier and Quinn,