"Alright," Xavier said softly. Given that they were at Windhaven Villa, where both Lisa and Gwendolyn were present, he didn't dare to push his luck.He held her for a moment before letting her go. As she disappeared up the stairs, he turned and walked slowly to his car. After returning to his car, he lit a cigarette and smoked it before driving off.It wasn't until she heard the engine fade into the distance that Quinn finally drifted off to sleep.…On the following day, Xavier personally drove Ian to the airport.Although he was aware that Nadia wouldn't come to see him off, Ian still held onto the hope of seeing her at the airport.It was estimated that the exam would take about three months, which meant a three-month separation from Nadia.He couldn't help but wonder if she would be seeing someone else in that period. After all, there had been no commitments between them—only a hint of flirtation.Upon noticing Ian's persistent gaze out the window, Xavier gave him a reassur
Quinn merely hummed in agreement with Nadia's declaration.Upon returning, Xavier joined their conversation about the previous night's show and offered his positive feedback.Nadia was undeniably a very talented fashion designer. There was no doubt she was destined for great things.Upon hearing their compliments, Nadia was genuinely delighted. "Thank you for always having my back, guys. I'll definitely do my best."As soon as their coffee arrived, Xavier started sipping on it.It was mostly Nadia and Quinn talking. They always had endless things to talk about, with Nadia typically leading the discussion and Quinn responding to it. There was an unspoken understanding between them that others couldn't quite grasp.After a while, Nadia suddenly received a call from her family. She had been so occupied lately that she hadn't had a chance to return home for dinner. Her family had issued an ultimatum. They were demanding her immediate return home today.Given that she actually wanted
Quinn couldn't help but laugh and say, "If someone intentionally crashed into your house and killed your parents, would you graciously forgive them as well?""Aren't there no casualties in this incident?" the reporter insisted, trying to downplay the incident."How can you be so certain that there was no harm done? I was terrified! And who are you to say what I should or shouldn't feel? You shouldn't stick your nose into someone else's business!" Quinn snapped at the reporters. Some of these so-called reporters were truly despicable. They did stuff that was anything but humane.At that time, it was also these kinds of reporters who had cornered Lisa in the same manner. It was clear that some words could indeed drive someone to despair."Why, you!" That reporter was astonished that Quinn dared to act so brazenly in front of the camera. Did she really have no fear at all?Meanwhile, the footage of Kimberly violently ramming her car into the main gate of the villa dramatically shifte
Araminta went on and on. She subtly hinted that Quinn and Simon were still involved with each other, and Kimberly’s actions were a result of being emotionally triggered by them. All in all, she was trying to say that Kimberly wasn't the one at fault in this situation. "I know you have a history with Simon, but he's engaged with Kimberly now, Quinn. How can you still be getting involved with him?""It's clear that Kimberly is deeply in love with Simon. You're really taking things too far, Quinn."Upon hearing that, Quinn couldn't help but find the situation amusing. These reporters were truly unbelievable."How much did Araminta actually pay you to say all that? And besides, I've truly never cared about Simon and Kimberly.""Is that so? If you're truly unconcerned, then why did Simon insist on breaking up with Kimberly?""Do I look like Kimberly's mother? Why should I care about her personal relationships? Or perhaps you want to take on the role of Kimberly's mother instead in o
Before long, the square was filled with more people.Although Four Seasons Incorporated had been in the spotlight recently, everyone merely treated it as nothing more than a wealthy family scandal involving a mistress climbing up the social ladder. Yet, no one had expected the mistress to be so ruthless. She had driven a perfectly normal person to the brink of insanity. They orchestrated scenes to frame her for infidelity, smeared her with claims of mental instability, and hurled cruel insults. And to make matters worse, they actually committed those despicable acts directly in Lisa's presence.Araminta was petrified. It had to be Gerald's doing! Didn't he assure her that he had already deleted all those videos? How could they still be around? What was he trying to do? What could he possibly gain from this?All those reporters who had been bribed by Araminta were rendered speechless. In the face of irrefutable evidence, all their previous grand statements seemed utterly meaningl
"What else have you people done to Ms. Gatrell? She has always been a source of pride for Jipsfort. If you hadn't schemed against her five years ago, Four Seasons Incorporated would have undoubtedly achieved greater heights."In the past, the rise of Four Seasons Incorporated had solved the employment issues of many individuals in Jipsfort.At that very moment, a car suddenly pulled up at the roadside—Baxter had brought Shania along to the scene. Although she was reluctant to step out of the car, Baxter forcefully dragged her out."How can you be so selfish, Shania? Don't you care about Simon and Shelly's well-being?" Baxter demanded. He thought she could be indifferent to everything except their children.All the reporters on the scene were caught off guard by Shania's sudden appearance. A throng of them armed with cameras swarmed toward her and asked, "Are you aware of what Maurice and Araminta did five years ago, Mrs. Xandor? What role did you play in these events five years ago
Baxter and Shania were brought to their knees. Their former haughtiness was completely extinguished.Araminta looked on, and her face was burning with shame. She had once kneeled before her too, but Quinn was unforgiving, and no amount of pleading would change her heart."It was Mrs. Xandor who made me do it. I was just misled by her like everyone else."Araminta still wouldn't admit that it was her fault, even at that moment. There was no way she could! If she did, her life would be ruined!A chorus of jeers swept through the scene."How could you be so cruel to another woman, Araminta? Aren't women supposed to support each other, not tear each other down? What you've done is utterly disgraceful.""Given Ms. Gatrell's character, if Maurice had just been honest and said he didn't love her anymore, she would have definitely divorced him. Yet, instead of doing that, he took this cowardly approach to force her hand. He's the worst of them all!""They're both terrible people. Their
"I…" Maurice trailed off. He still wanted to defend himself. Yet, in the face of such overwhelming evidence, there was little he could say in his defense."I simply made a mistake that any man might make. It was Araminta who led me astray."Maurice blamed Araminta for everything and then revealed all the terrible things she had done to Quinn and Lisa.Araminta stared at him in disbelief. How could he do this to her? They were still husband and wife, after all. And yet, he was blaming her for everything."What do you mean by that, Maurice? How dare you shift all the blame onto me? Have you no shame?""Aren't you the one who seduced me? You're just jealous of Lisa for her looks and her business acumen. I was only planning to divorce her, but you were the one who wanted to drive her crazy. Didn't you even hire someone to kill Quinn?"They were supposed to share an unbreakable bond as a married couple, yet when disaster struck, their vows were forgotten. Maurice and Araminta were qui