"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
Quinn had no interest in the woman on the other end of the line. She had no intention of providing her with any explanation—as she deemed that it was unnecessary—so she directly hung up the phone.After that, she left the room with Xavier's phone.Upon seeing that Xavier wasn't in the bedroom, Quinn went in search of him. She eventually found him in the kitchen.Who would have thought that he would be practicing his cooking in the middle of the night? He had been studying more than usual recently. And given his intelligence, he picked things up pretty quickly.As soon as he noticed her coming down the stairs with water still dripping from her hair, Xavier couldn't help but frown and ask, "Why didn't you dry your hair?""There was a call for you, and I answered it by accident.""Oh, who was it?""I don't know."After washing his hands and drying them on a paper towel, Xavier walked over to her.Quinn handed him the phone, but he ignored it completely and pulled her to sit on th
Quinn playfully bit Xavier's chin, which sent a spark of desire through them both.Xavier had planned to take his time, but in a moment of overwhelming desire, he couldn't hold back any longer and thrust straight in.His teasing earlier had already aroused Quinn. As a result, he was moving in perfect sync with her, and she was relishing every moment.Xavier had always understood that true intimacy was a two-way street. He had a natural ability to anticipate her needs and desires. He ensured that their moments together were always deeply satisfying.She had a very flexible body, so they experimented with a variety of positions. They went from the living room to the spacious bed in the bedroom. Xavier had enjoyed himself thoroughly that night.…Daphne thought Xavier would surely call her back. After all, he had promised her brother that he would take good care of her.Yet, after all that waiting, Xavier's call never came. She felt hurt and frustrated.She was feeling really upse
And Daphne was no exception to his cold treatment either."Can I go to Jipsfort, Xav?" Daphne asked. Tears were streaming down her face.Xavier was at a loss for words. "You're already an adult, Daphne. You can decide for yourself what you want to do without consulting me."He had previously promised Daphne's brother that he would take care of her. However, Daphne was now at an age where she could take care of herself."You're free to do whatever you want now, Daphne. You should also consider finding someone to be in a relationship with," Xavier suggested. He thought that she would just overthink things if she had nothing to focus on. Moreover, he wasn't fond of women who engaged in such emotional turmoil.No matter how Daphne felt, Xavier wouldn't provide her with any chances. After all, he had always been steadfast and not the type to be easily swayed.Daphne was rendered speechless."Do you not want me anymore, Xav?" Daphne asked tentatively.Xavier furrowed his brow and rep
"Come on. Let go! Everyone is still waiting for me!" Quinn exclaimed."It's only a minor acquisition. Is it necessary for you to go there in person? Can't we just handle it over the phone?""It's not the same," Quinn stated firmly. She had been anticipating this day, the day she would finally bring down the Xandor family. She was eager to witness Shania's downfall with her own eyes."Alright, if you say so," Xavier said as he tightened his grip around her waist. He still would not let her go."I need to go now."Xavier hummed in response, yet he didn't budge at all.He then pushed his luck by saying, "Give me a kiss and I'll let you go.""Are you trying to make a deal with me?" Quinn asked incredulously. She wondered if there was anything worth negotiating between them."I'm only asking for a kiss," Xavier stated brazenly. How could this be viewed as making a deal? All he wanted was a kiss!Quinn leaned over and pecked his lips before deepening the kiss.Xavier believed that
If it weren't for Quinn, their family wouldn't have ended up like this. How could Shelly not hate her? But no matter how much Shelly hated her, facing the formidable Quinn left her feeling utterly helpless. Her mom had always been a tough character. If her mom couldn't handle Quinn, how could she possibly think she could? Baxter's gaze was filled with regret. Even though they lost Xandor Group today, he couldn't bring himself to blame Quinn. They were the ones who had made the mistakes. Throughout the negotiation, Quinn never once glanced at Simon. Luna dominated the conversation. When she spoke well, Quinn would encourage her with a glance. When she stumbled, Quinn would furrow her brows and offer a helpful addition. With Quinn there, Luna felt completely at ease. Xandor Group had practically no leverage. They were desperate to be acquired, except for Simon and Shelly. Yet, despite their reluctance, their opinions hardly mattered. "Simon, what do we do? Is t