Noelle snapped, flailing and punching Quentin in his arms. "Do you want me to die from exhaustion?" She could barely move after one round, and he still wanted to go again? He just wanted her dead!Her reaction undoubtedly pleased him. Quentin held her close, pinning her on the large bed… Much later, he emerged from the bathroom, feeling refreshed. As he tied the belt on his robe, he said, "I'll have someone keep an eye on Lia Woodworth. I'll see to it that she won't get another chance to harm your mother."Noelle lowered her gaze. Her voice was full of resentment as she asked, "So, we're just going to let her get away with it?"Quentin turned to face her. His gentle gaze landed on her petite figure. "We need to be patient and wait for the right opportunity; we can't rush things. Besides, your father might have known about her hiring someone to harm your mother."Her breath hitched in her throat. Noelle couldn't believe that her father was aware of this, and he did nothing to stop L
Janet then went to the kitchen to instruct the cook to prepare the couple's favorite dishes. Quentin's expression hardened. Janet was his biological mother, yet she treated him as if he was her enemy. Fred huffed, "Good call, you little rascal!" He then softened his tone and walked over to the chessboard. "Elle, come play a game of chess with your ol' Gramps!" Noelle walked over, sat across from him, and focused on playing chess with Fred.Just then, Mark returned. It appeared as if he had just returned from the office, as he was dressed neatly in a suit. When he spotted Noelle, who was engrossed in a game of chess with Fred, he stopped in his tracks before walking over to Quentin's side and sitting down across from him. "I heard you've broken things off with Xyla?" Mark picked up the coffee mug from the table and blew on it to cool it down. On the way home, Janet had sent him a message to tell him. Quentin responded, "Once she finds someone reliable, I won't interfere in her af
In an instant, Monica was furious. "If Noelle gets to pick a property, shouldn't Maddie get to choose one as well?" she asked coldly.Fred glanced at her, but before he could respond, Noelle stood up. "I would never take this property, Aunt Monica." She closed the booklet and handed it to the butler. Then, she told Fred, "Grandpa, I already own several properties. Please keep your properties for yourself. Thank you for your generosity, though."Noelle didn't want to cause any trouble for Fred. Fred had three sons, and the wife of his third son, Monica, was known for her insatiable greed. She had always wanted a piece of everything, and she even went as far as to sabotage Quentin back when he took over Stille Industries.Fred said, "I gave this to you, Elle. There are no takebacks." He then turned to Monica and said sternly, "What? Do you want Chance to be the future head of the family as well? This property is for the wife of the future head of the family. If you want it, you'd ha
"Let's go eat!" Quentin gave Noelle's shoulder a gentle squeeze. Because of Monica's interference, dinner wasn't as enjoyable as it should've been. After dinner, Janet returned to her room. While taking off her pearl earrings, she told Mark, "Madison is so spineless. She just does whatever Monica tells her to do. It's like she doesn't have a mind of her own." She paused before continuing, "Do you think Chance is seeing another woman abroad?" She glanced at Mark.Mark raised his hand to loosen his collar. His demeanor was calm and composed, exuding the elegance of a middle-aged man. When he heard Janet's question, he froze. With a frown, he responded, "I don't know. It would be best not to speculate about such things. He then changed into his pajamas and lay down on the bed. Janet got onto the bed and snuggled up next to her husband. "Do you think Quentin will really break things off with Xyla this time? Or is he just stalling?"Mark wrapped his arms around her and responded, "You
"Would you prefer to be on top or underneath me? We could do it in front of the vanity too… It has a mirror, after all." Quentin's voice was melodious, like a siren's song.Noelle's face was as red as a beet, as she couldn't believe what nonsense he was spouting! Just picturing those images made her want to crawl into a hole and die. "Shush, stop talking!"She couldn't bear his intense gaze or suggestive words. She wondered how this man could be so brazen. She was so embarrassed that she covered her eyes with her hands. Breaking free from his embrace, she bolted out of the room.Behind her, a faint smile crept up his face, and he was visibly amused. After stepping out of the bedroom, Noelle felt the weight lift off her shoulders and breathed a sigh of relief. She wandered over to the balcony and felt a tender sweetness fill her heart as she gazed at the moonlit garden with its flowing streams and bridges. "Elle?" Janet walked over with a smile. Noelle turned around and called ou
"Morning, Dad, Mom, and Grandpa." Noelle greeted them.With a warm smile, Mark responded, "Good morning."Fred was all smiles as he watched the couple walk over. "In a year, this old man will finally become a great-grandfather."Quentin pursed his lips and sat next to Fred. His eyes crinkled as he asked, "Are you really that eager to become a great-grandfather? I'm your grandson, yet I don't see you being so fond of me."Fred raised his cutlery, as if he wanted to hit him on the head. "Are you seriously jealous of your own son, you little rascal?"Janet and Mark both burst out laughing. Noelle felt a little guilty. She had already taken the emergency contraceptive pill and was aware she couldn't get pregnant, which made her feel as if she was letting Janet and Fred down, especially since they were always so nice to her. "Here, Elle, have some more." Janet served Noelle some food, all of which was essential for those attempting to conceive. "From now on, you need to pay attenti
With someone else in the house, they'd only be able to do it in the bedroom. When they stopped at a red light, Quentin leaned over and whispered in Noelle's ear, "Could you ask Mom to have Winnie prepare dinner for us and leave right after? Or else, she'd get in our way of trying for a baby!"His warm breath tickled her ear, and the images evoked by his words made her cheeks burn. "No way! You do it!"This man probably thought of himself as a rabbit who was almost always in heat. Noelle was glad that Winnie was coming over. This meant that Quentin would have to restrain himself a little, and she would be able to relax. Quentin frowned. "On second thought, having Winnie around might not be so bad. If my seed has already taken root in you, you need to start taking it easy. It'll be good to have Winnie around to take care of you."Noelle was at a loss for words. And just like that, the couple arrived at her studio. When she was about to get out of the car, he turned his head slight
Quentin had never picked Noelle up from work before, so she was still in a daze after his car had driven away. Yvette nudged her shoulder. "That's so sweet of him!"Noelle snapped out of it. Embarrassed, she playfully punched her in the arm. "As if!"Yvette was well aware that she was just shy and ran off, giggling. After Yvette left, Noelle started to feel annoyed with herself again. All he did was offer to pick her up after work, yet here she was, over the moon. Noelle thought she was truly pathetic!As the afternoon wore on, she completed her tasks at hand and took out a medical textbook from her drawer, studying it carefully. She remembered what Quentin had said; if she wanted to continue her studies, she could apply for a postgraduate program at Dragfort Medical School. She had always wanted to become a doctor who saved lives and healed the wounded. She shouldn't let that person erase her childhood dream. Noelle couldn't help but glance at her phone again. Quentin said he'd