Chapter 614

Noelle remained silent.

In Dragfort, ever since Quentin had learned early that morning about Christian taking a knife for Noelle, he had locked himself in his office. It had been three hours now.

The morning executive meeting was canceled, and his client appointments were rescheduled.

Senior staff members who needed his signature on documents stood hesitating at the door, feeling the oppressive atmosphere even from outside the office.

Department heads waiting to give their reports also lingered at the door, too intimidated to enter.

In the end, they all turned their pleading eyes toward Martin.

But even Martin was hesitant to go in.

After all, he had witnessed the weight of Quentin's emotions—shock, frustration, and a deep sense of defeat—that had cast a heavy, oppressive mood over the office.

Martin made a call to Dennis, knowing only he could possibly get through to Quentin now.

"Mr. Jackman, you need to come over," Martin said quietly, making sure to step into a quieter co