Chapter 100 Accompany Him To A Banquet
“Quinnie, that’s because you’re unfamiliar with rumors about him. If I were to tell you about his past—”
Before Harlan could finish his sentence, Quinn interrupted him, “Rumors aren’t always reliable. I’d rather trust what I see with my own eyes.”
A slight change came over Harlan. He wanted to continue speaking but abruptly stopped. His past Quinn, settling on something behind her.
gaze shifted
Meanwhile, Quinn turned around alertly, only to find Julius standing not too far away. She wasn’t sure when he arrived or how much of her conversation with Harlan he had overheard.
Just then, the system machine called out Quinn’s number.
Quinn rose to her feet and headed toward the service counter, leaving the two men staring at each other.
Harlan approached Julius and said, “What a coincidence. Are you here on business too, Mr. Whitethorn?”
“Not at all. I came specifically to see Quinnie,” said Julius.
“Quinnie?” Harlan’s eyebrows furrowed. “Who gave you permission to call her that?”
“Of course, she allowed it,” Julius said nonchalantly. “But what surprises me is that you seem to enjoy talking behind people’s backs, Mr. Ingram. So, it appears that you’re quite familiar with the rumors about me, aren’t you?”
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Harlan glared at Julius. “If it can make Quinnie cautious of you, no matter how many times I’m cast as a despicable person or having to speak ill of you, I’m willing to do it.”
“Are you really that scared she might fall for me?” Julius mocked.
“You!” Harlan’s anger surged, and then he suddenly burst into laughter. “How could a woman as noble and benevolent as her ever fall for someone who lurks in the shadows? Julius, others might not know about the dirty secrets of your Whitethorn family, but don’t you forget that my mother’s family name is Windore.”
The most renowned family of lawyers in Jexburgh was also privy to many secrets of the city’s elite. They were well–acquainted with the covert affairs of various prominent families.
After all, being a lawyer inherently involves navigating through various power structures, holding a considerable amount of information in hand.
Julius‘ expression subtly shifted, the look in his dark eyes turning gloomier. “So, what is it that you want to say to her?”
Harlan pursed his lips. Initially, he had planned to warn Quinn about the dangers surrounding Julius and the messy affairs of the Whitethorn family. However, since Quinn was unwilling to listen to these rumors, he naturally decided to drop the subject.
At that moment, he didn’t want to be at a disadvantage when faced with Julius. Hence, he smirked and said, “Of course, I’m going to tell her the very thing you least want her to know. Julius, you and your entire Whitethorn family are all lunatics. Do you really think Quinn would fall for a lunatic?”
A flash of malice flickered in Julius‘ eyes. Suddenly, he raised his hand, aiming straight for Harlan’s throat.
Yet, in the next moment, he abruptly stopped his movement.
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If he had hurt Harlan there, Quinn would probably have had a fallout with him right then and there. Harlan was somewhat surprised when Julius stopped in his tracks. He had initially thought they were about to fight right there.
Julius slowly uttered, “Just like you said, she’s a noble and benevolent woman. Do you really think she would believe the rumors about the Whitethorn family? In the end, you’ll just end up playing the despicable person.”
The two men stood rooted in their spots, facing off against each other.
At that moment, Quinn had finished the procedures for transferring the house ownership and approached the two. “What’s going on with you two?”
“It’s nothing. We’re just having some casual chit–chat,” Julius said. “Did you finish your errand? I need you to come with me for something.”
“Sure,” responded Quinn promptly. After all, she was his bodyguard at the time.
“Let’s go, then,” said Julius.
Quinn turned to Harlan and said, “I’m sorry. I had planned to treat you to a meal after we finished our business.”
“No worries. I can always have a meal with you anytime,” said Harlan. As he parted ways with Quinn, he made sure to give her a big bear hug.
Naturally, Quinn reciprocated the hug.
This type of camaraderie hug was quite common in the military.
While holding Quinn in his arms, Harlan shot a provocative glance at Julius.
Julius‘ eyes darkened, his thin lips pressed into a straight line.
Subsequently, Quinn and Julius hopped into the car together.
In the car, Quinn asked, “What do you need me to accompany you for?”
“I need you to accompany me to a banquet tomorrow night,” he said.
“Okay.” She acknowledged. “What about now?”
“We’re going to pick out the gown you’ll wear tomorrow.”
Quinn said, “Wearing a gown restricts movement.”
“We’ll find a suitable outfit for the occasion, then,” said Julius.
Fine. Quinn conceded. After all, he was now under her protection, and in a sense, he was also her employer.
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Chapter 101 Choosing A Gown
