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CHAPTER 100_ Into the Unknown
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"You can't turn me down, Quinn," he started. The spark in his eyes suddenly disappeared."I thought we could do this the usual way, but I guess I was wrong." He slipped the ring back into his pocket, his eyes flashing with anger.I felt a sweat run down my back the moment he turned and walked away. My heart, pounding in my chest like a drum. Bryan had just proposed to me, and I couldn't believe it.My inner heart was squealing with excitement, but my mind wouldn't stop warning me about the dangers to come. I wish things were in a different context.I scanned the environment, taking in the luxurious rooftop setting one last time before making my exit. It was indeed beautiful.As I stepped out of the restaurant, I was greeted by three black cars carefully parked at the entrance. Bryan was sitting in the back seat of the first car, his eyes fixed intently on me."Get in!" he ordered, his voice firm and commanding.I hesitated, unsure of what to do. He looked furious, and I didn't want to
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Jasper let out a triumphant yell. “YES ! Finally”I laughed as he pulled the car away from the curb, driving and all excited.He looked like a puppy who had been given a bucket of chicken bones to consume and couldn't wait to do so. It was cute.Soon as we arrived at his place …… I was struck by the grandeur. It was a magnificent building as well.“Welcome home," Jasper announced with a smile. "You’re free to stop by anytime” he turned around to help me out of the car. My cold feet touched the cold ground. "Hold on here", he signaled one of his staff. They quickly brought a pair of flip-flops for me.Glancing at my watch, I realized it was already past six. "He wouldn’t even care if I stayed past my time at work", my subconscious scoffed and I quickly put the thought behind me.Not going to lie. The fact that Bryan wasn’t speaking to me, kind of had an impact on me. But it was an impact I was willing to let go off.Jasper handed me a glass, the strong scent of the liquor wafted out. I
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MATT'S POVIt's been two months since everything changed. Two months since the turn of events and Bryan has been all over the news, his saga with Eva at the hospital, news about his health and his resignation as CEO of Aurora corporation. It's not been easy for anyone seeing his constant appearance on the television.I myself have been working tirelessly behind the scenes, gathering evidence and building a case to ease his feelings. I've had a few close calls. Like the last time I was snooping around the warehouse, I almost got caught. But I didn't give up. I couldn't give up. Not after everything I've seen and everything I've learned.Jasper's treatment of those around him has been horrifying. He manipulated, used, and hurt people without a second thought. And Quinn...I knocked on the door, and she opened it, looking more beautiful than ever in this pregn glow. This newfound peace definitely agrees with her, and it's amazing to see. "Hey Matt! It's good to see you," she snapped, ope
