Chapter 174 I Will Go 

“Sidonic, what’s going on? Why exactly do you want Quinn to apologize?” Marley asked, baffled. 

“A few days ago, Trent and I attended an event at an orphanage,” Sidonie began. “That’s when I started suspecting Quinn was the one leaking information to reporters to drag my name through the mud. I asked to check her phone, but she refused. And then she treated both Trent and me with outright hostility.” 

She intentionally paused for a moment. “Marley, Trent’s wrist is broken now, and it’s all because of Quinn. If she hadn’t stirred things up, why would Julius have snapped Trent’s wrist like that?” 

Marley’s expression changed instantly. 

Julius broke Trent’s wrist for Quinn? Julius, who has never once stepped in for anyone, has now done it more than once for her… 

With that thought, Marley turned to Quinn and snapped, “Apologize to Sidonie and Mr. Grafton right now!” 

But Quinn didn’t look the least bit concerned. Just minutes ago, Moldred had called to fill her in on the situation and ask her to pilot a helicopter for a rescue mission to the island. She had no intention of wasting time here. 

“Quinn, don’t you dare walk away!” Marley rushed to block her. 

Marley needed Sidonie to go on that rescue mission, not just to save people, but to cover up her own mistake. If any Bridger Group employees stranded on the island ended up hurt, Marley would also be responsible for it. 

“And why shouldn’t I leave?” Quinn asked with a laugh. 

“Quinn!” Sidonie stepped in. “Aren’t you supposed to be this discharged soldier with a heart of gold? Here’s your chance to prove it. Apologize to me, and if I’m satisfied with your apology, I’ll go fly that helicopter. Refuse, and if I change my mind mid–flight, well… nobody’s getting rescued.” 

“If anyone from Bridger Group dies because of a delay,” she added, shamelessly pinning the blame on Quinn, “that blood’s on your hands!” 

Trent, who had stayed quiet all this time, finally spoke. “Quinn, forget apologizing to me, but you owe Sidonie one. She’s a hero who saved lives in that fire. She doesn’t deserve to be slandered like this.” 

“Hero?” Quinn scoffed. 

With Sidonie, I really wonder if she’s truly a hero. Her behavior at that orphanage event raised serious questions. She clearly has something to hide! 

“Whether she’s a hero or not, if you’re going to accuse me of slandering her, how about you show some proof first? I don’t have time to argue.” 

“You’re not going anywhere until you apologize!” Marley shouted, signaling security to block Quinn’s exit. 

Quinn frowned. 

Marley raised her voice, as if she had the moral high ground. “Do the lives of those Bridger Group employees mean nothing to you? Every minute you delay puts them in more danger! If something happens, I’ll make sure you’re held responsible!” 

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Quinn shot back, “Shouldn’t you be holding Sidonie responsible? She’s refusing to help just because of some personal grudge. Does that look right to you?” 

Marley faltered for a moment, then snapped, “That’s only because you won’t apologize!” 

“And why should she?” Julius cut in. 

Quinn turned to see him walking over. “What are you doing here?” she asked. 

“Nathan said you were headed to Bridger Group,” he said. “So, I figured I’d check things out for myself.” He shot Marley a sharp glance that made her skin crawl. 

Sidonie stepped forward. “Mr. Whitethorn, don’t you think Quinn should apologize to Trent and me for what she pulled at the orphanage? Or are you going to apologize for her?” 

Julius let out a short laugh. “You think you can handle an apology from me?” 

“Whether we can handle it or not is none of your business,” Sidonie replied coldly. “If you want me to do the rescue, she apologizes first.” 

A flicker of anger passed through Julius‘ eyes, but before he could speak, Quinn stepped forward. “Sidonie, other people’s lives aren’t leverage. If you don’t want to go, fine. I’ll go.” 

“What?” Marley stared at her. “You’ll go?” 

Sidonie sneered. “Oh, stop trying to show off. You? Even if you flew aircraft back in the military, that was three years ago. You’re rusty. That island’s got tough winds. Can you even handle it?” 

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