Chapter 147 We Were Once Husband And Wife 

Trent was momentarily embarrassed. That was because he genuinely believed that the establishment of the company was all due to his own capabilities. The tasks that Quinn had been doing were ones that any project manager could handle. 

But now, he had begun to doubt himself, especially since he absolutely needed the patent improvements made by Quinn to secure the island development project. 

“I know it’s all my fault, but you shouldn’t take it out on the company!” Trent said, “The company is in dire need of the island development project right now. You shouldn’t ruin the company just for revenge.” 

“Revenge?” Quinn found it amusing. “When have I ever sought revenge against you? You used my patent and my project proposal. All I did was highlight it at the investment conference. How is that considered revenge?” 

Trent was taken aback. “If you’re not seeking revenge, then hand over the upgraded patent to me!” 

Suddenly, Quinn realized that the man before her was even more shameless than she had initially thought. 

“Why should I?” she retorted coldly. 

“We were once husband and wife…” 

“In that case, tell me what exactly have you given me in our marriage?” Quinn retorted. “I’ve been working overtime day in, day out for the company. Yet, when we finally achieved success, I was given no credit, not even a fraction of the wealth. When your mother, sister, and friends mocked me, you didn’t defend me at all. Now, you want to talk about us being husband and wife?” 

Trent’s cheeks suddenly felt a wave of warmth. 

Quinn’s words had left him feeling ashamed. 

He knew that in the three years of their marriage, he had let her down many times. 

“I’ll make it up to you,” Trent said. 

“I don’t need it!” Quinn sneered, turning around to leave. 

“Don’t go…” Trent tried to reach out to grab Quinn. 

However, another hand swiftly grabbed his wrist. “Mr. Grafton, what are you trying to do?” 

Julius‘ icy voice, paired with his indifferent expression, exerted a domineering pressure on Trent. 

“Shouldn’t… Shouldn’t I be the one asking you that question, Mr. Whitethorn?” Trent said in pain, feeling as if his wrist was about to break. 

“I’m not doing anything. I just don’t like you touching Quinnie,” Julius said nonchalantly. 

The endearing address, Quinnie, felt like a thorn in his side. Trent asked, “And who are you to intervene, Mr. Whitethorn?” 

“Is being her boyfriend enough?” asked Julius. 

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“What?” Trent was stunned. 

Even Quinn, standing off to the side, looked at Julius in surprise. Uh… I remember telling him that I’ll give him a chance, but I didn’t recall agreeing to be in a relationship! 

However, in front of Trent, Quinn found it hard to contradict Julius. So, she pursed her lips, her silence implying her consent. 

In the face of Quinn’s silent acknowledgment, Trent’s expression turned increasingly grim. 

Even though Quinn and Julius had shown affection to each other before, he always believed that he still held a place in Quinn’s heart. 

Quinn is actually dating Julius now? Not long after our divorce, no less! 

The realization filled Trent with waves of discomfort. 

“Quinn, are you really going out with him?” Trent asked. 

“So what if I am?” Quinn shrugged, then turned to Julius. “Let go of his hand. I have something to ask you.” 

“Alright.” The usually indifferent Julius surprisingly complied and obediently released his grip. 

Quinn took Julius’s hand and they left immediately. 

As Trent watched the two depart, he was filled with an indescribable sense of unease and panic. 

Why am I feeling this way? I am already divorced from Quinn. Even though she has moved on quickly, doesn’t that just prove that she didn’t value our relationship at all, changing her affections on a whim? I should be relieved to divorce a woman like her, but why am I feeling so unsettled? 

Quinn led Julius to a quiet spot. 

“Why did you tell Trent that you’re my boyfriend?” she asked. 

“Because I’m certain that I’ll become your boyfriend,” he confidently stated. 

“What if, by the end of my mission to protect you, I haven’t developed any feelings for you? I’ve mentioned before, when that time comes, we’ll go our separate ways, no strings attached. You agreed to this, didn’t you?” 

Julius‘ eyelashes fluttered slightly as he leaned in, bringing his face close to hers. His deep black eyes locked steadily on her. 

“So, am I able to make you fall for me?” 

Suddenly, with such a handsome face magnified before her, Quinn couldn’t help but swallow nervously. 

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