Chapter 386

As the world awakened to a new day, Noelle remained sound asleep in Quentin's arms. His lips curled into a tender smile, and a flicker of joy danced in his dark, obsidian eyes. He hoped that day would mark the beginning of a new chapter for them.

His smile widened as he thought about how she had clung to him desperately the night before. He gently supported her head before carefully withdrawing the arm she had been resting on all night. Quietly, he slipped out of bed to take a nap.

Martin sent him a segment of surveillance footage. "Mr. Lowe, please take a look at this," he said.

Quentin played the video and watched as a slightly older woman with curly hair sprinkled something into two cocktails. Meanwhile, the waiter was facing away and talking on the phone, completely oblivious to what was going on. After the woman had quietly slipped away, the waiter brought the glasses to John and Noelle's table.

Quentin's expression darkened. Right then, Martin sent him another video, showing