Xavier leaned down and planted a gentle kiss on Quinn's forehead. "Get a good rest tonight. No matter how big the problems are, deal with them tomorrow, okay?"Quinn was already showing signs of fatigue with dark circles under her eyes."Okay," she replied.After Xavier left, Nadia emerged from the bathroom. Those two had been lovey-dovey for quite some time.Nadia wore a sexy nightgown. One of her favorite hobbies was wearing enticing lingerie."So? Do you like this? Do you need me to get you a few sets to wear for Xavier?" she asked Quinn."No, thanks." Quinn wasn't really fond of sexy lingerie. She preferred comfortable clothing.Nadia grabbed a can of Coke from the fridge. It was her favorite drink. Though many said drinking Coke wasn't healthy, she couldn't give it up.She popped the tab, took a sip of the cold soda, and felt a refreshing wave of satisfaction wash over her. She loved this feeling.Meanwhile, Quinn casually turned on the TV. It was broadcasting news about
Quinn truly stirred Nadia's heart with every smile and frown."Alright, it's getting late. You should rest early. You just arrived. There's no need to rush your personal brand," Quinn said to Nadia."I know. Don't worry. I'll handle my brand myself. I'll let you know if I need anything. You just focus on your own work."Nadia understood that Quinn was a busy person. Quinn had rushed to Dudore because there were pressing matters to attend to.Nadia absolutely wouldn't hold her back."Many people want to work with you, but honestly, I still suggest you do it alone. That way, you'll have complete control over your brand," Quinn advised.Having that kind of authority was crucial.She continued, "You don't need to worry about money. I'm loaded." So, Nadia didn't have to think about anything else; she just needed to do what she loved.Nadia hugged her. "I mean it. We should just get married. Men aren't worth it." She was truly her best friend."Alright." Quinn smiled back.After th
"I'm not going. If he wants to go on blind dates, he can do it himself. I'm not going," Xavier said.He had never been a compliant child.No matter what he did, as long as he was accountable to himself, he didn't care what others thought.Especially not that father of his, with whom he shared no feelings."Fine. Do as you wish." Lydia couldn't interfere with the Patterson family matters.In the Patterson family, patriarchal values were especially strong. They hardly gave women any decision-making power."Mom, if you're unhappy, you don't have to deal with them." Most of the people in the Patterson family were not worth her respect."I know." Lydia still had feelings for Xavier's father, Marc Patterson. Otherwise, she wouldn't have put up with so much.But unfortunately, she loved him, while he didn't love her in the same way.As expected, Marc called Xavier as soon as he learned Xavier was back."Xavier, are you just going to abandon Lightcloud Corporation? Do you still want i
Lydia didn't want to talk anymore. It was sometimes impossible to communicate with someone like Marc. It left her feeling quite speechless."What are you implying? You don't want to see me either?" Marc asked. He was clearly displeased. He hadn't seen her in a while.She was always restless and flying around the world."Yeah, I don't want to see you." Without another word, Lydia hung up the phone.After that, she went to find Xavier. "Alright, take a good rest. Or you can go back to your place. Your dad might come by later."Every time this father and son met, it was like they were facing off against sworn enemies. The tension in the air was simply too volatile."Okay, I'll go." Xavier stood up. He was ready to leave."Xavier, I'll support whatever decision you make," Lydia said.As he was born into a family like that, Xavier couldn't choose many things in his life. But he had never been one to follow others."I know. By the way, tell him not to look for my girl. If he does, I
Daphne knew all too well what kind of person Darius was—someone she couldn't afford to provoke."Oh, you say you're under Xavier's protection? Then call him to save you now! I bet you just have wishful thinking. Daphne, does Xavier even know you like him?" Darius taunted.Daphne felt a sharp pain in her chest.Some words hurt precisely because they were true.Suddenly furious, Daphne grabbed the bottle next to her and smashed it over Darius' head.Darius was already in a foul mood, and now he was being attacked. He grabbed Daphne by the throat and slapped her hard across the face.The commotion drew the attention of others in the bar.Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, someone immediately called Xavier.Everyone knew that Daphne was the sister of one of Xavier's friends and that Xavier had been looking out for her.If anything serious happened, it could lead to a storm of trouble.Sensing the tension, the bar owner quickly sent someone to intervene."Are you
One of Xavier's men said, “Since you have so many opinions, go tell Xav yourself.”“I don’t have the guts,” Daphne's fanboy replied.“If you don’t have the guts, then keep your mouth shut. Don't you know what kind of person Xav is? If Daphne likes him, that’s her business. It has nothing to do with him. Xav has never liked her.”The fanboy had no comeback."Just focus on doing your own job and stay out of the rest."The fanboy could only nod. Later, he called Daphne to fill her in on the situation.After hearing about it, Daphne felt a deep pang of hurt. Did that mean he didn’t want her around? But she absolutely refused to leave.Once she left, she’d have no chance at all.Perhaps that woman was just a fleeting interest for Xavier.Daphne could wait. After all, she had already waited so long. She didn’t mind waiting a few more years.However, Daphne soon received a call from Xavier. He instructed her to come to Lightcloud Corporation.It had been a while since he had last v
Lesley had never seen such a smile on Xavier's face before—one that was filled with happiness and made people envious."No, not yet. I'm still trying to win her over," Xavier said."What? There's actually someone you have to put effort into winning over?" Lesley was shocked.Weren't all the women practically lining up to marry Xavier? A man like him was every woman's dream."Yes, and to be honest, it's quite hard." But no matter how difficult it was, Xavier still felt happy about it.After that, Lesley went out to handle the documents with problems.Some of the issues were deliberately created, and it was clear that Darius was the one behind them. Darius had been restless lately. He was constantly trying to create various problems.Xavier called Quinn, but she didn't pick up the first time.He couldn't help but frown.Based on her usual routine, she should be awake by now. Why didn't she answer his call? He didn't think he'd done anything wrong.Just then, the intercom rang.
Xavier remained seated behind his desk while leaning back lazily.However, Darius was already trembling.When Xavier wasn't around, he dared to say whatever he wanted.But now that Xavier was sitting right there, a single cold glance from him was enough to make Darius' legs tremble, even without a word.He had suffered too many losses before, and his body had developed an instinctual fear.It was something he couldn't control."Xavier, last night was really a misunderstanding. I know she's under your protection. I was just joking with her."Darius didn't want to appear so cowardly, but the fear was instinctive.He turned to Daphne. "Daphne, I was just joking last night, right? Look, you even smashed my head, and I just let it slide."Daphne felt utterly miserable.Was this Xavier's last time helping her? But she really didn't want to leave."Xavier, we're still brothers, no matter what. Don't take it too far.""Are you done talking? Don't you know who she is? Now tell me, w