In a swift motion, he reversed his grip on the gun and smashed the butt into Walter''s jaw. Walter crumpled to the ground, a muffled grunt escaping his lips as he spat out a mouthful of blood. Then, Alexander turned and strode toward Quinn. His eyes locked onto hers, his voice stern, "I''m asking you onest time, are youing with me or not?"


    Quinn fidgeted with her fingers, her gaze shifting to the pathetic figure of Walter. But before she could get a clear look, Alexander forced her chin towards him."Look at me!"His icy stare startled her, causing her to instinctively step back.And with that step, her choice seemed to have been made. "Alexander," Walter''s voice suddenly rang out.Alexander turned to look at him.


    Walter raised his hand, a miniature remote nestled within his grip. "Give me twenty-three hours here, then you can take her with you," he proposed.


    Alexander''s eyes hardened, instantly dismissing the offer. "In your dreams," he retorted coldly.Unfazed by his own injuries, Walter merely shrugged. "What''s the rush? Have a shareholders'' meeting to attend?" He cast a meaningful nce at Quinn.


    "If you''re so concerned about the shareholders'' meeting, then go. You''re not just after the profits, are you? People matter too, right?"


    Quinn responded, her gaze shifting to Alexander. "In this world, when can you have the best of both worlds?"Deep down, she understood that her position in his life was secondary to his career. Yet, human nature is susceptible to irrational hopes and dreams. If he showed the slightest hesitation, even for a moment, choosing her, she felt it would be worth any sacrifice.


    Even if she were to be obliterated by the ticking bomb at her feet, she would do it to fulfill his desires. Their eyes locked as a chilling breeze rustled Quinn''s loose hair.


    They stood surrounded by lush greenery, the hills behind them like a picturesque painting, enveloped in silence.Quinn''s stance was clear: for now, she was on Walter''s side.


    All she desired was an answer from Alexander. If he agreed to the disappearance of those twenty-three shares, she would willingly apany him.


    However, Alexander had let the reins slip too far this time. He would have to relinquish many things and chase a great distance to regain control."So, is that how you see it too?" Alexander queried.Quinn''s gaze wavered, and she averted her eyes, her silence speaking louder than words.


    A smile tugged at the corners of Alexander''s mouth. "That''s good. Just two days, and you''re already so obedient."Quinn was taken aback.


    Staring at Alexander, she felt the sting of irony. Her expression morphed into one of sorrow, her eyes a mixture of destion and disappointment.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Suppressing her frustration, she walked over and helped Walter to his feet. From the sidelines, Alexander watched with an icy detachment.


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    Despite his disheveled appearance, covered in mud and blood, Walter''s expression remained as arrogantly confident as ever. Once again, he had emerged victorious."Since you''re so fond of him, I might as well send you both to hell," Alexander dered, raising his hand.


    The gun pointed at them, his eyes filled with lethal intent.Walter took Quinn''s hand, pulling her close, and asked softly, "Are you afraid of dying?"Quinn clenched her fists, realizing Walter was deliberately provoking Alexander. She closed her eyes and shook her head silently. She had lost the will to live anyway; if Alexander ended her life with his own hands, no threat could touch her anymore.


    After all, it was his choice. The sight of them together was ringly bright, more piercing than the skyline in the distance.Alexander''s finger rested on the trigger, watching them intently. Just as he was about to squeeze it, he suddenly stopped and let his hand fall."Walter, I don''t believe you really want to die," he said. Walter paused at his words. "Is this what you''ve clung to life for all these years for today, to descend into oblivion with Quinn?"


    Alexander sneered. "If that''s the case, I wouldn''t mind escorting you both on that journey."In the distance, the faint sound of a car horn echoed. Two minutester, several cars sped into the yard, parking with precision. A group of people, led by Kyle Astor, stepped out and quickly formed a circle around Walter and Quinn, effectively trapping them."Alexander, what should I do?" Kyle asked, wiping the sweat from his forehead.