Chapter 229

Martin responded, "Ms. Cadwell has severe anemia and bruises all over her body." He glanced at the man, whose expression remained grim. "I heard she's been selling alcohol at Neon Nights recently. Those bruises were from the customers who tried to take advantage of her."

Quentin felt as if his heart was being squeezed. Xyla was that person's younger sister, yet she was being mistreated right under his nose! How could he face that person in the future?

In any case, he shouldn't have allowed anyone to treat her like that. As the image of Xyla being pinned against the wall resurfaced in his mind, there was a dull ache in his chest.

Just then, Ava walked over with Xyla, who had a pallid complexion. Xyla fell to her knees when she reached him. "Quint…" she called out after tears streamed down her cheeks.

Quentin couldn't help but narrow his eyes at her. He'd seen her play the victim card multiple times and pull a lot of tricks before, so he was wary of what she was about to pull.

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