Maya shakes her head disapprovingly." It is now too late for that, Quentin. Jasmine is pregnant with your child, and as a father, you have the responsibility to provide for her needs," she declares firmly.Quentin clenches his teeth, irritated." I will not be bound by a mere fleeting impulse, Maya. My only obligation is towards my heritage," he retorts sharply.Maya fixes him with a stern gaze." And what becomes of your inheritance if there is no heir, sir? Do you wish to see it extinguished with you ? "Then she softens her tone." This child is innocent in its conception. Will you abandon your own flesh and blood to a life of deprivation and needs ? "Quentin remains silent." I never wished to be a father. I never envisioned such a burden and vulnerability," he bitterly thinks." But Maya is right. What will become of everything I possess without an heir? " he wonders.He sighs heavily."And where is Jasmine now? " he asks resignedly." She is also hospitalized in this facility,
Maya remained still. When she finally spoke, her voice was calm yet unwavering." I have dedicated my life to serving you, but I will not stay here and watch you waste your only chance at happiness."Quentin looked up as Maya gently and insistently placed her hand on his arm." Beneath this icy exterior beats a heart capable of warming. Do not let your pride guide decisions you will later regret."Having said that, she turned and left without uttering another word, the door closing behind her.Quentin remained silent, Maya's words echoing in his mind. Her accusation penetrated deep into his heart, awakening long-buried memories of his mother.Thus, Quentin evoked the loving smile of his mother Bénédicte, so similar to Jasmine's, and a lump formed in his throat.He buried his face in his hands as anxiety washed over him, triggering a flood of sorrow and regret.Her shoulders were shaking with sobs, and tears streamed down her face." What have I done ? " he whispered.Quentin looked up
Jayden tenderly embraces his sister to comfort her." Don't cry like this," he whispers." You did well to dismiss him. He only brought you pain and sorrow."Jasmine shakes her head, tears flowing freely." Why did he come ? After all my efforts to forget what happened between him and me? Why bring the past back now? I just want to forget him completely ! "She buries her face in Jayden's shoulder.He sighs." Forget about him, my dear sister. He doesn't deserve your tears. We are here, me and the baby, without expecting anything from that man. With time, memories will fade away."He gently places a hand on her belly." This child is our future. Let's leave Quentin Chen in the past, where he belongs. We will build our own happiness without him."Jasmine nods slowly, wiping her eyes. Jayden gives her an encouraging smile." That's my brave sister. No more tears now ! Tears won't benefit you or the baby. Come on, I'll finish preparing our meal."He guides her to the sofa and hands her a
Suddenly, Quentin's phone vibrated strongly, almost causing him to get up from his chair to check the screen. His eyes widened in astonishment." I have a message from Jasmine ! She wants us to meet to finally settle things," he said with a trembling voice filled with emotion.Maya's face lit up." What wonderful news ! This is your chance to prove to her that you've changed."Quentin vigorously nodded his head, his heart pounding with hope." I absolutely have to go see her..."He hastily left his office, ignoring the persistent calls from his secretary.Outside, he came to a halt.." But where should I go to find her ? " he suddenly thought, overcome by panic .At that very moment, a second message appeared, containing an address. Quentin displayed a wide smile and hurriedly rushed to his car, starting it abruptly.[ 15 minutes later...]Quantin arrived at the meeting place, his heart pounding. An abandoned warehouse stood menacingly before him." Jasmine ? " he exclaimed as he ente
" Don't move, Mr. Quantin Chen, or I'll shoot ! " declared the young woman with a murderous gaze filled with anger.Quantin remained motionless and powerless.Suddenly, another man injected a syringe into Quentin's neck. His vision became blurry, and he collapsed weakly onto the floor, unconscious.[•••••••••••••••••••••••••]Maya paced nervously in her office, consumed by anxiety. No news from Quentin for hours. Her phone rang unanswered." But where could he possibly be ! " she wondered, growing increasingly worried.As panic intensified in her chest, she made a decision." I'm going to visit Jasmine. Maybe he's still with her."A few minutes later, she found herself at Jasmine's place. Surprised, Jasmine welcomed her." Maya? What brings you here? You look deeply disturbed..."Maya replied with a tense voice," Has Quentin had the honor of visiting you today? He informed me that you had sent him a message to arrange a meeting."Jasmine stared at her, astonished." Absolutely not !
Mateo left without looking back, fiercely issuing orders to his gathered subordinates." Plunder everything of value ! Destroy the rest ! " he shouted.His men then pounced on Quentin's residence like a pack of hungry wolves, breaking, stealing, and ravaging everything in their path." Deal with the staff ! Make them disappear ! " Mateo barked again.His henchmen began ruthlessly hunting down the servants, shooting anyone who resisted. Piercing screams filled the air.At twilight, the massacre came to an end. The mansion was nothing but a smoldering field of ruins.Mateo entered Quentin's office, stepping over the corpses, and settled into the boss's chair with evident delight." I have finally taken control of all of Quentin's assets. I am now the new CEO of Chen Enterprises," he declared with a triumphant smile.He poured himself a drink and raised his glass in a toast." To our new conquest ! "His men clinked glasses with him, laughing heartily.[ ••• ••• ••• ]As Quentin's body i
Suddenly, the door swung open abruptly, and a determined Japanese nurse named Lyly entered, her eyes sparkling with urgency.The nurse who was taking care of Quentin turned around, stunned." Who... who are you ? " she stammered, taken aback.Without a word, Lyly rushed to Quentin's bedside. Swiftly, she struck the nurse who was attending to him, causing her to collapse." Now, I must extract this patient from this facility as quickly as possible ! " Lyly thought.Ignoring the chaotic surroundings, Lyly skillfully unplugged the cables connected to Quentin's trembling body, while closely monitoring him.Gently, she lifted Quentin's fragile body from the bed, cradling him carefully despite his convulsions. His breathing was shallow and erratic.Navigating through the bustling hallways, Lyly moved with grace and determination." I will succeed. This patient must not succumb," she whispered.A truck awaited them outside the hospital, its engine roaring. With a firm hand, Lyly carefully pl
Quentin was about to reply when a familiar female voice called out to him," Quentin, please come back home! Your dinner is getting cold ! "He turned around to see Lyly, who was waving at him from the end of the street. A smile appeared on his face, and he started walking towards her.The young man firmly grabbed Quentin's arm, preventing him from leaving." I haven't finished talking to you."Lyly approached with determined steps, her face displaying a stern expression." Quentin has nothing else to say to you. Let him join me."She then firmly grasped Quentin's hand and pulled him along.The young man and his bodyguards burst into a harsh laugh." Did you see how pathetic he is, clinging to that woman ? " one of them remarked." He has lost everything and is now nothing but a beggar wandering the streets ! How disgraceful," added the other.The arrogant young man shook his head, feigning a pitiful look." Quentin Chen, once an industry magnate, now lower than the dust beneath my fe