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FROM STREETS TO SUITES Las Rozas, Madrid.
They both stared at each other in shock, as though they just saw a ghost."Quinn, is that you?" She asked to confirm, hoping that her eyes were not deceiving her."Eva, it's you!" She squealed, throwing her arms around her neck. She squeezed her into a hug, as though if she let her go, she would disappear again."Where the hell have you been?" Quinn asked, releasing her from the embrace.Eva smiled, "well, I've been around.""Jeez, we have a whole lot to talk about. Go in and submit the files, and let's talk at lunch," she said, and Eva nodded, entering the CEO's office."What was the commotion just outside my office now?" The CEO asked, taking the files from her."Oh, I'm sorry about that, sir. I bumped into Quinn, and the files fell off my hands. It's nothing serious," she responded, taking a bow before leaving.Soon, it was lunchtime, and Quinn did not waste any more second to zoom off to the third floor, where the cafeteria was.As she got there, she placed her order; sandwich an
FROM STREETS TO SUITES Ladies' Time With Quinn.
"You needed to see how they treated me like some kind of big and influential celebrity!" Quinn squealed, as she spoke with Vera."I'm so happy for you, Quinn. You are so strong, even after everything that happened, you still pulled through like nothing ever happened. If it were me, I'd commit suicide," Vera responded, admiring Quinn's resilience."Stop flattering me, Vera. I cannot give up on life, yet. My parents did, but I won't. Whatever the challenges may be, I will face it, and walk through it victoriously," she ascertained.Before Vera could reply, Kim walked inside."Oh, Quinn. Kimberly is here," she said, turning to Kim, "come speak with Quinn."Kimberly rushed to sit beside Vera. Her facial expression changed, as she saw Quinn."Quinn!" She screamed, causing Vera to shut her ears."Hi, Berley! I miss you so much," Quinn voiced out, grinning."I miss you more, bestie! When will you come back?" She asked, but Quinn's smile began to fade."I don't think I'll return to Florida an
FROM STREETS TO SUITES Sleeping Over At Quinn's.
"Why did you startle me like that? You still haven't changed, have you?" Quinn voiced out to Eva, who laughed out loud.She frowned, crossing her arms over her chest. "You win, fine. But I promise, I'll pay you back," she said to Eva, who finally stopped laughing."Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you that way. I was bored at home, so I decided to come see you. Now you are here, I know I won't be bored again," she said, standing straight. She peeped through the slightly open door, "What did you cook? I'm so hungry!" Quinn was left speechless, as Eva walked past her, entering inside the house. She did not even know what to say, she followed her inside, shutting the door and locking it."I was going to step out for a bit and take a stroll, until you came. You are lucky I didn't finish the food," Quinn responded, moving to the kitchen."What did you cook? Fried pasta and Bolognese sauce?" Eva asked, watching Quinn's reaction.Seeing her raise her brows, she jumped up in excitement, dancin
FROM STREETS TO SUITES Business Pitch And Plan.
"Good day, sir. Are you busy, please?" Quinn asked, holding her phone and a file in her hand.He looked away from the screen of the computer and adjusted his glasses. "No, why?"She moved closer, "there is something I would like to discuss with you if you don't mind.""Sure, go ahead and sit down," he requested, pointing at the chair in front of him.She nodded with a small smile, and sat down, placing the file on the table in front of her. She adjusted the seat forward and cleared her throat."The thing is, when I first arrived in Spain, I wanted to start up a small business, but Spain is not my home country, and I barely know if my business would excel if I started it immediately. So, I thought of working with any company to gain knowledge and collaborate with the company on a project or two."I went to a business school in Los Angeles, so I have enough knowledge about business modeling and how to run a successful business. What I'm saying, in essence, is that I would like to partne
FROM STREETS TO SUITES Meeting With The Board Members.
"Eva, Eva! I got in!" Quinn yelled as she hurried to Eva's table.Everyone's attention was turned to her, but she did not mind. She rushed to Eva and sat down immediately."Eva, my proposal was accepted by the CEO. I will be meeting with the board members tomorrow!" She announced, squealing in excitement."Oh, my! Really? I told you that you would nail it! I'm so happy for you," Eva voiced out, getting up to hug her."Congratulations, my love. Congratulations," she added, squeezing her."Okay, I won't live to meet the board members, if you keep on squeezing me that way." Quinn managed to speak."Oh, sorry," Eva chuckled, letting go of Quinn. She pulled Quinn to the chair, and sat beside her, leaning closer to pay attention to her."So, tell me. How did it happen? I want to hear everything. What did he say? How did he react? How— tell me every single thing that happened!" Eva asked, clapping her hands in excitement."Okay, okay. Take a chill pill, alright? I will tell you," Quinn said
FROM STREETS TO SUITES Project Lead.
"Senorita Ro, you will handle the project for the company's annual celebration that is coming up in three weeks," the CEO said, as they all gathered in the large room for a general meeting."Me?" She whispered, shocked at the revelation.Although she was still referred to as a new staff, she knew that the annual celebration was not an easy project to plan."But senor, I thought that the project is usually given to people that have been in the company for more than two years," Quinn voiced out, hoping that the project would be passed on to someone else."Yes, you are correct, senorita Ro. However, for this year's celebration, you will be in charge of the project. We believe in your potential and capability, and we chose you to be the project lead. Don't we all agree? Or does anyone have an objection?" He said, turning to everyone in the room."No objection, senor!" They chorused almost at once.He smiled, "you can do this." He turned to Eva, "Eva was our project lead for the annual cel
FROM STREETS TO SUITES Ingot Inc. Annual Celebration.
Quinn began to assign work to all the team members, and soon enough, they began to plan out the project.They worked so hard to make sure that the project was a success, and although it was not an easy task, they all teamed up to work on it."Senorita Natasha, remember to send out the invitations to all the prominent personalities that would grace the event. We have limited time left," Quinn instructed."On it!""Senor Thomas, have you confirmed all the emails that were to be sent? The fair is beginning tomorrow, and we need to create enough awareness, that way, we can get more audience, and disseminate the information both locally and internationally," Quinn told Thomas, who just turned on his computer."Are all the products for the fair ready?" She asked Eva, holding onto a tablet."Yes, Senorita. They are all ready!" Eva exclaimed.After everything was checked, and they were sure there was nothing left, they all slumped into their seat, letting out tiring sighs."Great job, team! I
FROM STREETS TO SUITES Meeting The Gerald's.
She was the team leader, and she was sure of all the guests that were invited. She had gone through all of them, and she could even tell their names without looking at the list.The CEO followed her line of vision and realized that she was staring at Gerald's table."Oh, I forgot to add them to the list I gave you, so I gave them a personal invitation," he told her, as he noticed how surprised she looked."Oh, okay," she feigned a smile and bowed out of the podium.She looked down, refusing to look at the crowd, as she made her way to the employees' table, where she sat beside Eva."What happened? I noticed your mood suddenly changed," Eva expressed, whispering to her."Nothing, I just saw someone I never wanted to see."Eva tried to think hard about it, and finally, it clicked on her who Quinn was referring to."Wait, he is here?" She asked, widening her eyes as Quinn nodded in confirmation, "How's that possible?" She asked, almost raising her voice."Shh, be quiet," Quinn reminded h
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Yours, Forever.
Harrison stood outside the hospital. The air was filled with the scent of freedom and relief, at last.It had been some depressing and stressful months. But tonight was different. Tonight, he felt lighter, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.The glass doors of the hospital slid open, and Harrison walked out, his tall frame silhouetted against the bright lights of the lobby. Harrison took a deep breath and stepped forward to Ivan. For a moment, neither of them spoke, the silence was eerie. Then, Harrison broke it."Ivan," he began, his voice steady, "I know I hurt Quinn. I know I messed up in ways I can't even begin to describe. But... I’m truly sorry."Ivan’s gaze was hard as he studied Harrison, his eyes searching for sincerity. Then, with a slow, deliberate nod, he replied, "I believe you, Harrison. And I can see how much you love my sister. Just... don’t make me regret this."Relief flooded through Harrison, and without thinking, he extended his hand. After a b
Death.
The night air was thick with tension. Harrison stood firm, his gaze locked with Jacob’s as they faced off under the dim glow of the moonlight. Jacob’s eyes gleamed with a dangerous glint, a crazed smile twitching at the corners of his lips.“So, you want one of us to die, huh?” Harrison’s voice was steady, though his heart raced wildly in his chest. “You think that’s the only way this ends?”Jacob nodded slowly, his smile widening. “Oh, I know it is. One must die for the other to live, Harrison. No way out of that. And you, Harrison, will die.”Quinn stood behind Harrison, her entire body shaking as she watched the two men. The man she loved and the man who had traumatized her in the past.Tears streamed down her cheeks as fear coiled in her stomach like a venomous snake.“Please, stop this,” she begged, her voice breaking. “Both of you, just—”Jacob laughed, a hollow, chilling sound that cut through her plea like a blade. “No more running, no more hiding. Let’s settle this once and
Back Door And Race.
The aftermath of the explosion left a thick cloud of smoke and dust settling in the air just outside the house. Harrison grabbed Quinn's hand, pulling her close as they stumbled backwards, away from the shattered window. He looked at Quinn, panic etched into his face as the sound of the phone ringing pierced through the chaos. It was Jacob again.Quinn’s eyes widened with fear as she realized how serious Jacob was. Her body trembled, and she screamed, covering her ears, trying to block out the shackles collapsing around her. Harrison watched her, his heart aching at her terror. He pulled her close, whispering reassurances, but his own fear was evident.Jacob’s voice on the other end was disturbingly calm, a contrast to the chaos he had just unleashed. “I’m warning you. Involve the police, and you’ll face more than just an explosion.”Harrison’s jaw tightened as he gripped the phone. “What do you want, Jacob?” he demanded.“I only want Quinn,” Jacob replied coolly. “And I’m giving y
Truth And Explosion.
Harrison’s voice was calm, yet filled with remorse as he recounted the painful memories that had tormented him for years. He hesitated before speaking again, his gaze fixed on the floor, avoiding Quinn’s eyes.“I’ve been carrying this guilt for a long time,” he began quietly, “ever since Stella… I wasn’t ready to be a father. I didn’t know how to deal with the situation or how to support her the way she deserved. I was reckless, neglectful even, and I regret every moment of it.”Quinn remained silent, her expression unreadable. Despite her efforts to maintain her composure, her heart tightened with sympathy and confusion.Harrison took a deep breath, exhaling slowly as if releasing a burden that had been suffocating him. “I remember that day like it was yesterday,” he continued, his voice trembling slightly. “Stella and I had an argument that morning. It wasn’t anything serious, just about trivial things and then she left the house. I didn’t think much of it. I saw her hurry up, head
Tell Me.
The drive to Quinn’s secluded apartment was silent. Ivan’s eyes stayed locked on the road, his knuckles white against the steering wheel. Beside him, Eva cradled baby Eric, her gaze drifting between the passing scenery and her husband’s hardened profile. Harrison, unbeknownst to Ivan, had followed secretly from a distance. He trailed their car cautiously, never letting it out of his sight.Quinn’s apartment was a small cottage, nestled in a deserted outskirt of the city. It was the perfect hideaway, but the isolation only made her feel more hurt. It had been almost a week since she had spoken to anyone other than her doctor and Ivan.See was not ready to see anyone, especially not her brother, but she knew they would come sooner or later.When she saw Ivan’s car pull up outside, she took a deep breath, bracing herself for what was sure to be an emotional encounter.“Quinn,” Eva greeted softly as she stepped inside, carrying baby Eric in her arms. She smiled gently, trying to mask h
Only Hope.
Harrison paced back and forth in his apartment, his phone gripped tightly in his hand. He had tried calling Quinn multiple times, only to be met with silence. Each unanswered call, each unread message fueled his frustration. He couldn’t get through to Ivan either. Everyone seemed to have locked him out. The only person he could think of now, the only one who might listen was Eva.His finger moved over her number. He knew calling her was risky. She was, after all, Ivan’s wife. But he was desperate. He needed someone to hear him out before everything goes out of control.Taking a deep breath, he pressed the call button. The phone rang twice before he heard her soft voice on the other end.“Harrison?” Eva sounded surprised. “Is everything okay?”“Eva, please—I need to see you,” he blurted out, his voice laced with desperation. “Just for a few minutes. It’s important.”She hesitated, her silence making him worried. “I don’t know, Harrison. Ivan wouldn’t like it if he found out we met.”
My Turn.
Harrison sat in the dark, his hands buried in his hair as he stared at the blinking phone screen. Quinn’s voice replayed in his mind, cold and distant.“Never call me again.”The four words had shattered him, and now he felt the pang of every secret he had kept from her. Jasmine stood beside him, her expression torn between anger and pity.“It’s not the end of the world, Harrison,” Jasmine murmured, reaching out to place a hand on his shoulder. “Quinn is angry, but if you explain—”“Explain?” Harrison cut her off, his voice laced with a bitterness that surprised even himself. “Explain what, Jasmine? That I’m a coward who let Jacob control me? That I was too scared to tell the woman I love about something that could destroy her trust in me forever?”Jasmine’s gaze softened. “It wasn’t your fault, Harrison. What happened to Stella and the baby was an accident. You know that. She knows that.”“But she doesn’t know!” Harrison exclaimed, his frustration spilling over. He stood abruptly, kn
My Turn.
Harrison sat in the dark, his hands buried in his hair as he stared at the blinking phone screen. Quinn’s voice replayed in his mind, cold and distant.“Never call me again.”The four words had shattered him, and now he felt the pang of every secret he had kept from her. Jasmine stood beside him, her expression torn between anger and pity.“It’s not the end of the world, Harrison,” Jasmine murmured, reaching out to place a hand on his shoulder. “Quinn is angry, but if you explain—”“Explain?” Harrison cut her off, his voice laced with a bitterness that surprised even himself. “Explain what, Jasmine? That I’m a coward who let Jacob control me? That I was too scared to tell the woman I love about something that could destroy her trust in me forever?”Jasmine’s gaze softened. “It wasn’t your fault, Harrison. What happened to Stella and the baby was an accident. You know that. She knows that.”“But she doesn’t know!” Harrison exclaimed, his frustration spilling over. He stood abruptly, kn
Running Away.
Quinn’s heart felt like it had been shattered into a thousand pieces as she sped away from Harrison’s office. The images, the recordings, Jacob’s smug grin...everything played on repeat in her mind. Harrison’s face as she confronted him was burned into her memory, and it only deepened her pain. How could he have kept something like this from her? How could he have betrayed her trust so completely?When she finally pulled into Ivan’s house, she barely had the strength to get out of the car. She didn’t even need to knock before the door flew open, revealing Ivan’s concerned face. He must have known something was wrong the moment she locked herself up all night.“Princess,” he mouthed, his eyes scanning her tear-streaked face. “What happened?”Quinn’s composure broke as she launched herself into his arms, sobs racking her body. Ivan held her tight, his jaw clenched in silent fury. Whatever had caused this, he knew it had something to do with Harrison. His mind raced, imagining a hund
