Mirenda stood there, stunned. Tears streamed down her face as she cried out loud. " No... No. This can't be happening." She looked around, searching for a way out of this nightmare situation. " I've lost everything.All the power, all the money ! Why? It's not fair," she wondered. Meanwhile, Peter Typson stood near the door, satisfied with himself. He couldn't help but conceal a sly smile as Mirenda cried in despair. " Now that Quentin is dead, the inheritance rightfully belongs to me as Richard Reynolds' most loyal friend and employee," he thought silently. As he was already contemplating his future projects, a nurse approached Peter Typson. " Mr. Typson, we had an agreement. I did what you asked me to do and injected Mr. Quantin with a product to end his life. Now, I want my payment." Peter sighed. " Patience, nurse. You will get your money. For now, speak more quietly." He slipped an envelope into her hands. The nurse opened it and found a large stack of bills inside. " Thi
All eyes turned with astonishment to the hooded man who had just revealed himself. It was indeed Quantin, alive and well. Immediately, the Reynolds family was overcome with tears of joy upon seeing him." My son, you're alive! " exclaimed Richard Reynolds, rushing to embrace Quantin in his arms.Meanwhile, Mirenda and Peter Typson remained frozen in place, their faces pale with fear. Their sinister plan had miserably failed.Peter's mind raced as he tried to comprehend what was happening." How is it that Quantin is still alive? I had everything planned for the nurse to end his life. I even paid an exorbitant price for it," he suddenly wondered." How could she have failed in her mission? I need an explanation," he concluded.As the festivities continued, Peter discreetly slipped out through the back door before dialing the nurse's number with a trembling hand." You told me he had died! " he hissed into the phone, his voice vibrating with intense anger.The nurse, caught off guard, s
[ Two weeks later in PARIS ]The royal suite of the Bristol Paris is filled with murmurs as more than a thousand well-dressed guests mingle and examine the dazzling 24-carat gold ring encrusted with rare pink diamonds on display.Quantin walks through the crowd, recognizing many familiar faces that have graced the covers of business magazines and tabloids. His heart swells with pride to be among these industry titans and nobility. Until a thundering voice cuts short the chatter." Oh! Could it be the young Quantin, the school cafeteria cleaner, that we see there? "Quantin turned around to find two men with mocking smiles, Harvey and Brad, his former university bullies. His mood deteriorated instantly at the sight of them." I must admit, I'm somewhat surprised they allowed this former school cafeteria cleaner in," Brad said with a sneering chuckle." Is it that you have no shoes to shine, Quantin? " he added mockingly." I no longer work as a school cafeteria cleaner, Brad. In case y
Harvey and Brad let out victory cries as they watched Quantin writhing in pain on the ground." No matter how wealthy you are now, you will always remain weak and pathetic in our eyes! " Harvey announced in a hoarse voice to Quantin.Brad then ripped the ring off Quantin's finger and added." It's ours now, loser. " before bursting out laughing.They skipped away in joy, mocking Quantin's cries of pain as he slowly struggled to get back up.Suddenly, a new energy began to flow through Quantin's veins like a tidal wave. The pain disappeared, replaced by blind fury. Vengeance echoed in his ears." Give me that ring, OR YOU WILL DIE," he spat, lunging at them like a beast.Harvey, taken aback, nearly choked." What...how did you get up so quickly? Never mind. It seems we must defeat you for good."Immediately, Harvey launched a violent uppercut, but Quantin evaded it with an almost supernatural grace, seizing his wrist and twisting it in a brutal fracture." The only ones who will be def
Quentin froze in place, petrified by the scene unfolding before his eyes. He couldn't believe what he was seeing." Mirenda... who is this man? " he asked, his voice trembling.Mirenda gave a slight smile as she glanced at the man she was kissing." Here is my new husband. We got married this morning," she replied calmly.Quentin's heart stopped for a moment, then he felt dizzy and on the verge of fainting." Impossible... you... you lied to me! " he exclaimed, dismayed and deeply hurt." I've never lied to you. In fact, I've never loved you," replied Mirenda, a provocative smile on her lips.Quentin shook his head, unable to accept this truth. He fell to his knees and took her hands." I beg of you, my love, don't do this to me. I can't live without you! " he exclaimed, uttering these words before the gathered crowd.The soldiers, Mirenda, and her new husband burst out laughing at such a scene they found highly amusing." Let us contemplate this rich and pathetic heir of the Reynolds
[ Later… ]After committing the massacre of the two soldiers, Quentin finally arrived at his mansion a few hours later, his suit stained with blood and his eyes gleaming with anger. As he stepped out of his car, a butler approached him with uncertain steps." Welcome home, sir. How was your..."Quentin delivered a violent slap to him." Out of my sight !" he roared..The butler fled, terrified. As for another servant, she made a deep bow to Quentin, but he pushed her violently, causing her to fall to the ground." Unfortunate impudent! Don't you dare cross my path again !"The servant burst into tears and ran off down the hallway. The other present servants, shaken by their employer's anger, whispered in fear.Quentin slammed the door of his room behind him. Three cleaning ladies were busy tidying up the room." Out, all of you !" he yelled.The women quickly gathered their belongings. One of them walked past Quentin, who grabbed her arm with an iron grip." Not fast enough !" he said
Richard Reynolds sits, looking somber, while his son Jackson stands in front of him, looking mocking.He lets out a loud sigh and begins to speak, his voice tinged with sadness." Jackson, perhaps we have crossed the line this time. Quentin is just a child, he doesn't deserve to be used as a scapegoat for our family's mistakes."But Jackson didn't take this concern seriously." Don't start softening me up now, father. We did what was necessary to protect our fortune and ensure that I inherit it. Quantin accepted our family's inheritance knowing the risks."Richard shook his head in disbelief." But he's your own son, Jackson! How can you be so insensitive? "Jackson responded without emotion." Business has no place for sentiments. Quantin was merely a means to an end, nothing more. His sacrifice will ensure the longevity of our empire."Richard pounded his fist on the table in disagreement." Listen to yourself ! How can you be so cruel? Quantin placed his trust in us and we betrayed
With his head down, Quantin felt tears running down his face as he felt powerless against the accusations leveled against him." I can't believe that the people I trusted the most have turned against me," he thought.The prosecutor then called another witness to the stand. The witness approached the court, took an oath, and sat at the witness stand." Could you identify yourself to the court, please? " asked the prosecutor." My name is Luis Cortez. I am a former member of a cartel led by the defendant, Quantin Reynolds," replied the witness." And in what capacity were you a part of this cartel? " continued the prosecutor." I was one of the main drug distributors. I was responsible for circulating the cocaine and heroin produced by the cartel on the streets," announced the witness." For how long did you work for this cartel? " asked the prosecutor." For nearly 10 years, from 2006 to 2016," answered the witness.Quantin could no longer bear the accusations made against him. He stoo