"Goodnight," Xavier replied.Quinn entered the house without any emotional fluctuations.Seeing her like this made Xavier feel a deep sense of frustration.He got into his car but didn't leave immediately. Instead, he lit a cigarette and took several hard drags to suppress his agitation.Back in her room, Quinn found her family already asleep. She went to the window and saw Xavier's car still outside and unmoving.She picked up her phone and called him. "Go home. It's really late.""Okay.""Xavier, if you—""I've already told you, Quinn. I'm determined to be with you, so don't think about leaving me," Xavier interrupted before she could say anything.Quinn was rendered speechless.This man was really something else. She decided to let him be."Alright, get some rest. I'll leave soon." Realizing his tone had been off, Xavier quickly changed his approach."Okay."After ending the call, Quinn tossed her phone aside. She took a quick shower and hurried to bed before dawn.Whe
The employees continued to gossip."Is there going to be a problem? I've worked hard to get to where I am now. Please don't drag me into her mess.""Who knows? Financial issues are always serious. If it involves tax evasion, then…"Araminta and Maurice were also at Four Seasons Incorporated today.Despite the circumstances, Maurice still had shares in the company, so his presence there was not problematic.When they arrived, the SEC agents were already on site.Seeing them, Maurice looked at Araminta."Did you invite these people, Araminta? What have you done behind my back?"Araminta glared at him. "Didn't you say you weren't going to care? Suddenly interested now?""We're still married, Araminta. I promise I won't divorce you." He only wanted Kara to give birth to his son.Araminta found his words laughable. She no longer believed a word he said."Let's deal with Quinn first." They needed to reclaim the president position. With Four Seasons Incorporated under Quinn's contr
Ms. Jowell," Luna called out.She was just an ordinary person without connections or background. She didn't even know who to turn to for help in such a situation."Should we tell Ms. Gatrell?"Since Lisa was the former president of Four Seasons Incorporated, she must have known many influential people.Quinn patted her on the shoulder. "Really, it's fine, Luna. Don't be so anxious."At that moment, Maurice and Araminta arrived. Seeing Quinn being led away, both of them couldn't help but smile."Sir, rest assured. We will fully cooperate with the investigation," Maurice assured the SEC agents.Quinn didn't even glance at him. She decided to let him enjoy his moment of triumph. After all, his future would be nothing but disappointment.Araminta didn't show much outward reaction. Honestly, she was even more composed than Maurice. Unfortunately, she was just too wicked."Don't tell my mom. I don't want to let her worry. I can handle this on my own," Quinn instructed before walking
When Pablo heard that, he immediately assured, "I'm sorry, Mr. Patterson. My men didn't know. I'll go check on this right away."Xavier wasn't someone they could mess with. If he got upset, the SEC wouldn't have stood a chance against him. Xavier definitely had that kind of power.Meanwhile, Quinn was taken to an interrogation room. She wasn't the least bit intimidated by the place. She just carried on as usual.The agent across from her couldn't help but watch with curiosity.How could Quinn be so calm? No matter how impressive the person was, once they were here, they all acted submissively.But Quinn didn't react at all, as if she were just visiting an ordinary café for coffee."Let's begin," said one of the agents."Name?""Quinn Jowell.""You're the head of Four Seasons Incorporated, correct?""Yes.""So you are fully responsible for its financial issues.""Yes."The questions from the agents became increasingly intricate, but Quinn refused to acknowledge any wrongdoi
Quinn remained calm as ever.Araminta Axtell?Of course, Pablo had heard about the issues surrounding Four Seasons Incorporated and Araminta's name.Meanwhile, Xavier had arrived and was displeased to see that she hadn't come out yet. Did they have so many questions for her?It was already lunchtime. Quinn's stomach couldn't handle being empty; she had to eat on schedule for every meal.He immediately called Pablo. "I'm right outside. How much longer will this take? Even if there are issues with Four Seasons Incorporated's finance department, it definitely isn't Quinn's fault."Xavier's sharp tone made Pablo break into a sweat."Understood, Mr. Patterson. I'll make sure she's released immediately," Pablo said before hanging up."It's Xavier, isn't it? Don't worry about him. He and I have nothing to do with each other. Just handle things as you see fit." Quinn didn't want to make things difficult for the agents."We appreciate the information you've provided, Ms. Jowell. We'll
"Who else could it be? They must be celebrating right now," Quinn replied."We’ll just kill them," Xavier said. Maurice and Araminta would seize every opportunity to undermine Quinn, which was incredibly frustrating.Quinn shot him a glance."Xavier, this is Jipsfort, not the borderlands. Besides, killing them would be too easy on them." Quinn felt that the best revenge was to make them lose something they cared about."It doesn't matter where we are. If you find them bothersome, I'll handle them.""I said there’s no need.""Fine."When they arrived at the restaurant, the food was already served.Xavier served Quinn a bowl of soup and gave her a spoon."Let's eat first. Did you have breakfast?" He hadn't seen her this morning due to his own commitments."I did."Gwendolyn and Lisa had made breakfast. Ever since Gwendolyn arrived, Lisa's condition had been improving. Quinn was happy to see Lisa doing well.They ate together, with Xavier ordering all of Quinn's favorite dishe
At first, Quinn hadn't wanted to sleep, but once she was on the bed, her eyes grew heavy."Sleep well."Despite the bite, Xavier wasn't angry at all; he actually enjoyed indulging her.Quinn felt a bit uncomfortable being held like this.She had always been used to sleeping alone, so it was strange to have someone beside her.However, the steady rhythm of Xavier's breathing quickly lulled her to sleep. She slept soundly and peacefully.Xavier had also had a rough night. Seeing Quinn sleeping so soundly relaxed him. Before long, both were asleep.…Meanwhile, Ian had gone to find Nadia. When he arrived, Nadia had just gotten up.Since Ian was here to help, she didn't want to make him wait outside, so she invited him in. However, she had forgotten that she was still in her pajamas, which happened to be quite revealing.Ian was taken aback by the sight. He swallowed hard. "I think I'll wait outside. It's fine. Take your time. I'll be out here.""What's wrong? Afraid I'll do som
Nadia felt that the best option was to send her directly to the hospital. What a mess! Tonight was supposed to be her graduation showcase.The venue manager brought out the contract, which clearly stated that the reservation ended yesterday."I'm really sorry, Ms. Sullivan, but we have to dismantle this venue now," the manager said helplessly."How about this? I can pay more. Tonight is incredibly important to me. It can't go wrong," Nadia pleaded.The manager shook his head. "It's not that we want to make things difficult for you, Ms. Sullivan, but someone has booked the venue for today. No matter how much more you offer, we can't do anything about it."Nadia felt devastated.Sensing her distress, Ian pulled her aside."Don't worry, Nadia. I'll handle this," Ian said calmly. He understood just how important this showcase was for Nadia. She had put so much effort into it."What should we do, Ian? I've worked so hard, and now, at the last moment, it's all falling apart! I don't
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