Upon hearing that, Araminta went ballistic.She had slipped a fruit knife in her bag earlier. At that moment, she suddenly lunged at Quinn with the knife.All the onlookers were stunned. It seemed like she had completely gone mad. She dared to attack someone in broad daylight!Xavier immediately pulled Quinn into his arms and wanted to kick Araminta away.Yet, before Xavier could do that, Maurice blocked Araminta's attack. As a result, the fruit knife embedded itself in his chest. His shirt was soaked in blood.Araminta was dumbfounded. She did not understand why Maurice would suddenly take the blow for Quinn. "You…"Quinn, on the other hand, couldn't help but furrow her brow and wonder what Maurice was playing at. He actually dared to pull such a stunt while she was condemning him."We were the ones at fault five years ago, Araminta. I realized now that I shouldn't have been swayed by you. Please don't hurt Quinny—she's still so young," Maurice said, then collapsed to the groun
Xandor Group was on the verge of bankruptcy, and its employees were left in a state of panic. They had a great job at a great company. Yet, due to Shania's foolish decision to go head-to-head with Quinn, they were about to lose their livelihood. They found it hard to come to terms with the outcome.As a result, a crowd of anxious employees gathered outside the Four Seasons Incorporated building. They couldn't afford to lose their jobs. They still had mortgages and car payments to make, parents to take care of, and kids to put through school. They needed those jobs.They had gathered outside Four Seasons Incorporated with banners. They were demanding answers from Quinn. Their cars had completely blocked the company’s entrance. This was causing utter chaos at the scene.It didn't matter who it was, but they had made it clear that an explanation had to be given today—otherwise, they wouldn't back down.On that day, Quinn happened to be at Four Seasons Incorporated. Upon seeing the com
"Are you looking to resolve this issue or simply here to cause a scene? If you want to resolve it, then be quiet," Quinn said.She didn't owe them anything. It was Shania who caused all these troubles, after all. She had only agreed to help out of the kindness of her heart. If she had refused, there was nothing they could have done about it either.As soon as Quinn spoke up, everyone in the crowd fell silent and then turned to her."We're at our wit's end, Ms. Jowell! We can't afford to lose our jobs. We're just ordinary people trying to make ends meet. Please help us out.""Exactly, Ms. Jowell! If Xandor Group actually goes under, what are we supposed to do? Where else would we seek employment?"It wasn't just one or two people who were affected by Xandor Group. There were thousands of employees!"Please help us, Ms. Jowell. We're really desperate here. We really can't afford to lose our livelihoods.""I get that you're in a tight spot, but gathering here won't resolve anything
As soon as they arrived at the restaurant, Quinn received a call from Simon.Upon seeing that it was Simon calling, Quinn chose to ignore it. Yet, he kept calling, so she had no choice but to answer it.As soon as Quinn answered the phone, Xavier's expression turned grim. He wished Simon would just disappear at that moment. It was so annoying how he always interrupted their time together."Can we meet up, Quinny? I've got something to discuss with you regarding Xandor Group."He knew full well she didn't want to see him, but he went ahead and asked anyway because he wanted to discuss the escalating Xandor Group situation."I only have one thing to say about Xandor Group, Simon. It'll be acquired within three days," Quinn stated bluntly. Upon hearing that, Xavier couldn't help but laugh. He was suddenly thankful that he was on her side and not against her. Quinn was always direct and ruthless, no matter who she was dealing with.As soon as she noticed him laughing, Quinn rolled
Yet, nowadays, Gwendolyn was constantly keeping herself busy. She would spend most of her days tending the garden."Have you considered bringing Mrs. Gatrell Senior and Ms. Gatrell to Dudore—"Quinn shook her head and said, "No."Despite everything that happened five years ago, Lisa still loved Jipsfort. She had always wanted to return to Jipsfort.Additionally, the air quality was superior here compared to Dudore, making it a more suitable environment for Lisa.Above all, Jipsfort was a much more peaceful place compared to Dudore.Xavier merely hummed in response and mused. Given their reluctance to move to Dudore, he started to consider the possibility of redirecting his career to Jipsfort. After all, he would never want her to feel uneasy."What are you thinking about?" Quinn asked, wondering if he was hoping that she would agree to go to Dudore with him.Given that Lightcloud Corporation was headquartered in Dudore and was the city's most prominent conglomerate, it was impo
"You guys take care of yourselves," Xavier said before leaving them at the bar.As soon as they got in, Nadia ordered a ton of alcohol.Upon seeing her in such a state, Quinn didn't mind at all. If she wanted to drink, that was fine with her. After all, life was too short to be so strict with oneself."Are you feeling that down?""Oh, it's nothing. I'm just in the mood for a drink! You know how much I love hanging out with you over drinks," Nadia said. To her, drinking with Quinn felt really liberating with no hint of restraint."You're missing Ian, aren't you?" Quinn asked bluntly. She felt that there was no point pretending if you had feelings for someone. "Yeah, I do miss him. I didn't think he'd have such a big impact on me, considering how short our time together was. I was trying to concentrate on work today, but I couldn't stop thinking about him," Nadia said. She felt really frustrated with herself for feeling this way.Quinn raised her glass and said, "Why don't you ju
"How are things going? You just got back, right? Are you settling in?" Xavier asked, knowing that Ian had to go to the research institute since it was the best option for him."I'm doing well, Xav. Please rest assured that I won't let you or my mother down!" Ian exclaimed. Although he was a bit playful for his age, he was mature enough to know what mattered most."Alright, you should turn in early," Xavier said before mentioning a couple more things and ending the call.Ian was captivated by Nadia's selfie, an allure that beckoned him to abandon all and seek her out. Yet, the harsh reality of his shortcomings held him back. He knew he must strive harder, and so he suppressed his yearning.Xavier was right around the corner, and since it was almost time, he headed over to the bar to pick them up.Upon his arrival, Nadia graciously yielded her place beside Quinn.After taking up so much of Quinn's time, Nadia felt a twinge of embarrassment."Alright, let's go. I'll take you home n
"What if I told you there's something wrong with your telepathy tonight?" Quinn deliberately taunted him. After all, she had genuinely planned to stay at Nadia's tonight."I'm pretty sure it's working fine. It's a dark and breezy night, and the mood is rather pleasant. A night like this is ideal for some indulgence," Xavier said brazenly. They hadn't had the chance to indulge in themselves lately, and he was craving it.Quinn was rendered speechless. How could Xavier say that so brazenly? Yet again, he had always lived without restraint and pursued whatever he desired."Come on, let's go!" Xavier said. He took her hand and led her toward the car.He didn't consult with her and took it upon himself to drive straight back to Waterfront Villa. He had purchased this villa specifically to be close to her. Yet, to his surprise, she actually moved away from that area. Upon arriving at the villa, Quinn didn't act pretentious either. After all, after having a few drinks, it felt like the