Simon wondered if he truly had to apologize in front of such a large crowd."Simon, we really have no other choice at this point." If the video of him hitting others with his car got leaked, the consequences would be catastrophic.Simon held Kimberly's hand with such force that she feared it might break. She knew he was resistant to the idea, but there was no other alternative. They had to concede."Once we retrieve the memory card and join the research institute, we'll settle the score with them. It's never too late for us to take revenge."Kimberly was genuinely afraid that Simon might just leave. It didn't matter if he couldn't get into the research institute, but she couldn't let this issue affect her.Kimberly insisted that Simon go over. When they stood in front of Quinn, Kimberly's face visibly paled. "Quinn, what happened before was simply a misunderstanding. Regardless of anything, we're family, and there's no need to embarrass ourselves in front of others.""Kimberly
"What did you say?" Xavier asked with a sneer."Aren't you making a fuss just because of money? How much money do you want? Just tell me how much." After all, the Xandors were wealthy."Is Simon out of his mind? I always considered him to be a talented man, but I never imagined he would be so vulgar.""Is he vulgar? That man's identity is a mystery. Didn't he return with Quinn for the sake of money too?""That's right. The reason he refuses to agree now is because the money isn't enough. Once the money is sufficient, he'll definitely agree.""I agree. Didn't Quinn return from the borderlands for money too?""Simon, you're truly shameless! Can the value of a human life be determined by monetary means?" Nadia couldn't help but express her disbelief."I've watched the video. It's clear that you intended to kill Xavier and Quinny." If Xavier hadn't pushed Quinn away, she would have most likely been injured or even killed.Nadia stepped forward, fiercely determined to confront Simon
As she stepped outside, Quinn let go, and both Simon and Kimberly fell to the ground.Kimberly was utterly mortified. She had never experienced such humiliation before, and now Quinn had callously humiliated her in front of all those scions and heiresses.Before she had a chance to respond, Xavier had already tossed the car keys to Quinn."Go for it," Xavier said, assuring her that he would always have her back no matter what she wanted to do. Quinn opened the car door and settled into the driver's seat. Her beauty radiated an almost arrogant confidence."They've lost their minds—every single one of them."Kimberly clambered to her feet in a frenzy. She needed to get out of there. She absolutely couldn't die there.How could Quinn's life be compared to hers? She was the pampered heiress of the Jowell family and Simon's fiancée. Quinn was nothing but a worthless wretch! How could Quinn even be compared to her!However, Xavier suddenly blocked her path. "Where do you think you'r
"How humiliating! All the Jipsfort elite are here today. He's bound to run into them in the future.""You'd be scared out of your wits too if you were in his position! Quinn was behaving so erratically. I honestly thought she was going to run over him!"It was only the people who were on-site who knew how extremely dangerous it had been.Quinn glanced over at Kimberly, who was beside Simon. Xavier had shoved her there. At that moment, Kimberly looked deathly pale. She thought her visit today would be limited to a simple apology. She never thought she would end up being humiliated like this."I'm so sorry, Quinn. I know I've made a mistake. Please have mercy on us," Kimberly pleaded.Quinn merely sneered in response. She then turned to Xavier and Nadia, who were standing outside the car, and said, "Alright, let's get going."Upon seeing how miserable Simon and Kimberly were, Nadia felt utterly pleased. After all, they had it coming."You guys can go ahead! I'll be fine driving
Although Shania was furious, she forced herself to calm down.It was clear that Quinn's return wasn't solely motivated by her desire to regain control of Four Seasons Incorporated. She was out for blood."No," Kimberly replied solemnly. Quinn had withheld the video from them."Fine. I'll send someone to get the USB drive back. After that, we'll settle the score with that bitch."They were merely two nobodies, with no status or connections. How dare they cross their family!With that in mind, Shania dialed a number and said, "Get that video, by any means necessary. You can name your price once you've secured the video."After getting the other party's confirmation, Shania hung up the phone."You can go now. I'll get someone to retrieve the video. You should focus on preparing for the research institute's exam. As for what happened tonight, I'll have someone get rid of those videos online."Kimberly nodded in agreement and left. Given that Simon had suffered such public humiliati
Quinn's kiss set Xavier's world ablaze. She ignited a fierce desire he couldn't quench.He had been suppressing his desires for far too long, and in that instant, he surrendered to the moment. His hand slid around her waist, and he drew her into his arms as their bodies intertwined.Quinn tossed the cigarette aside and wrapped her arms around his waist. She said, "Kiss me."At that moment, Quinn was a vision of otherworldly beauty, and Xavier was utterly captivated.Xavier scooped her up. He supported her bottom with a firm grip. His voice sounded velvety and seductive as he said, "Alright."Xavier was a master at kissing, and today, Quinn responded with a rare fervor. They kissed for what felt like an eternity and got lost in each other.At last, he reluctantly loosened his hold on her.Their ragged breaths merged as one after their passionate kiss on the edge of the cliff. Given the atmosphere around them, it was nothing short of breathtaking."Do you want to do it?" Quinn pu
After confirming that Ian had already left the villa, Xavier cautiously got out of the car.Quinn had already fallen asleep from sheer exhaustion after Xavier's vigorous play. It was clear that there was still a considerable difference in physical stamina between men and women.He opened the passenger side door and scooped her up in his arms.As he held her, Quinn nestled against his chest. She was too languid to even lift an eyelid.Both of them had a strong, ambiguous scent clinging to them. Xavier turned on the hot water and began to clean her up. As he looked at the weary Quinn, he found himself aroused again.Despite his desire, he held back. They had already gone for several rounds tonight, and it was also her second time doing it with him. She was at her limit.After cleaning her up, Xavier carried her to the main bedroom. Given that she had no clothes in this villa, he had no choice but to dress her up in his black shirt.Quinn truly looked stunning in black; the black s
After calming himself for a bit, Xavier suddenly heard Quinn's stomach growl and burst out laughing.Quinn shot him a glare. After all that hard work, it was natural for her to be hungry, right?Xavier tossed the blanket aside and got out of bed. He was dressed in nothing but his underwear.Upon seeing him in such a state, Quinn blushed.It was undeniable that Xavier was exceptionally well-endowed. Even top-ranked male models paled in comparison to him!He showed her everything without a second thought, treating her like one of his own. "Do you mind putting some clothes on?""We're the only ones here. What's the point of wearing clothes?"Even though he said that, Xavier still went to put on a shirt.Quinn was sitting on the bed. His shirt was too big on her. She had no choice but to roll up the sleeves.It was almost time to get up and get ready. She still needed to go to Four Seasons Incorporated later.However, due to the previous night's exertions, her legs gave way whe
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