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
Shelly shook her head. Simon really had no backbone at all. How could he still act this way when it was obvious Quinn no longer cared about him? Quinn stood up and left with the team from Four Seasons Incorporated. Simon stayed where he was and watched her leave. She didn't even acknowledge his existence anymore. When Shania heard that Xandor Group had been acquired by Four Seasons Incorporated, she couldn't handle the blow and fell ill. The police had to take her to the hospital first. Baxter, Shelly, and Simon rushed to the hospital together. Shania seemed to have aged ten years overnight. She lay on the hospital bed while refusing to say a word. "Shania, it's enough. You need to accept it. What's done is done." Baxter didn't want to see her like this either. At the end of the day, money was just material wealth. Shania gave a bitter laugh. "You'll never understand how much I sacrificed for Xandor Group." Baxter was an artist. He spent his days focused on p
And Four Seasons Incorporated's employees' salaries kept going up too. Who wouldn't want a boss like that? Luna was equally thrilled. Even though she knew the outcome from the start, actually securing the deal still felt amazing. "Ms. Lewitt, you really nailed it today," Ryan couldn't help but praise. "That's only because Ms. Jowell believed in me. Ms. Jowell, thank you for always giving me chances." In such a high-stakes situation, Ms. Jowell still trusted her. She really was a great boss. "Ms. Lewitt, you've got real talent. Keep it up, I believe in you. And Ryan, from now on, work closely with Ms. Lewitt. Learn from her, and I'm sure you'll both go far at Four Seasons Incorporated." "Of course, Ms. Jowell! I'll definitely give it my best." Ryan was great at what he did; he just needed more opportunities to prove himself. …Kimberly had been in the police station for three days before Simon finally came to bail her out. When she saw him, she felt even worse—s
By the time Simon arrived at the police station, Quinn had already received the news. Xavier was by her side."Do you want me to give the guys at the station a call?" he asked.Either way, there was no way they were going to accept a settlement."There's no need," Quinn replied indifferently.Xavier pulled her into his arms. "What are your plans? Do you want to go to Dudore or the borderlands next?"The situation in Jipsfort was more or less settled, after all."This man is always teasing me like this out of nowhere," thought Quinn as she was hugged by Xavier. It was a good thing she had high tolerance.How else would she be able to resist him?She didn't answer his question though. He was not a part of her future plans.Seeing that she wasn't going to speak, Xavier nibbled on her lip."Quinn, are you tired of me?"Had she decided to cast him aside?Quinn tilted his chin up, exuding dominance. She blew on Xavier's Adam's apple."Didn't we agree not to speak of tomorrow? Ar
Xavier hung up the moment he finished speaking. He dialed his mother's number instead.At the moment, Lydia Stenson was lying in her hospital bed. She wasn't actually seriously ill. Her blood pressure was simply a little high.Upon receiving a call from Xavier, Lydia couldn't help but complain, "Xavier, do you even remember that you have a mother? I thought you'd already forgotten me!"She was incredibly dissatisfied that he hadn't visited her the last time he was in Dudore."How's your health, Mom?" Xavier asked in concern.Lydia assured him that she was well and that he didn't need to worry."Xav, you're not young anymore." Lydia abruptly changed the topic. "It's about time you get yourself a girlfriend. Do you have your eyes on any ladies?"At the question, Xavier cast a glance toward the young lady next to him. She was playing on her phone.She looked completely uninterested in who he was on the phone with.Lydia had been extremely proactive about introducing eligible youn
Passion ignited between them once more. Neither of them was the type to dance around each other, and Quinn had already discovered the fun in the act.Another round of lovemaking ensued. It lasted until the both of them were tired of it and decided to go to sleep.After the acquisition of Xandor Group was complete, the next steps were handled incredibly fast. Xandor Group changed their name to Four Seasons Incorporated.Four Seasons Incorporated's business thus expanded one step further.Within three months, Quinn had done as she initially declared. She had taken control of both Four Seasons Incorporated and Xandor Group.Samuel had been taken back to Dudore by his father. There was a project in Dudore that required their attention.Their trip took more than two weeks.The moment he returned, he immediately went looking for Quinn.At the moment, he was in the reception hall of Four Seasons Incorporated. He didn't give Quinn a call and instead simply waited.A few hours passed i
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