"Sorry?"Quinn''s head bobbed in affirmation. "I''m at fault here, I apologize.""And what is your proposed course of action?"A hush descended once more before Quinn summoned the courage to respond. "I n to earn money." A hint of amusement flickered across Alexander''s lips. "You intend to earn money? For what purpose?"Quinn was adamant. "To ensure you don''t starve."


    His smile waned, and he fixed her with an intense gaze, remaining silent for a prolonged period, his thoughts inscrutable.


    At length, he lifted his hand, gently stroking her cheek. "If you''re so proficient, why not assist me in recovering the billions thepany has lost?"Quinn was taken aback.


    She was suddenly reminded of Kyle Astor''s warning about potential incarceration was it due to thepany''s billion-dor debt?"Having second thoughts?"Alexander leaned in closer. "Fear won''t serve you well. We''re married, the debt is ours to share. If you wish to divorce and pursue your so-called dreams, you''ll need to settle half of it first.""Do you understand?"


    Quinn had no real concept of how much a few billion amounted to, but she knew it was a significant sum. A sum sorge she couldn''t hope to repay it in several lifetimes, which meant divorce from Alexander was an impossibility in this lifetime.


    Suddenly, she sped his hand, her gaze offering reassurance, signaling hermitment to stay.Alexander fell silent once more.After a lengthy pause, he finally spoke. "Go freshen up."Quinn was aware he had been dismissed from his job, a fact that clearly didn''t sit well with him.


    Such a fall from grace was enough to unnerve anyone.She resolved not to further agitate his already vtile mood and toply with his requests.


    She turned and ascended the stairs to shower, washing repeatedly. Upon her return, Alexander casually presented her with a set of clothes. Quinn swiftly epted them.She owned several simr sets. The thought caused her cheeks to flush a deep crimson."Put them on."Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    Silence. She stole a nce at Alexander, now seated on the couch, nonchntly lighting a cigarette, his prating gaze fixed on her.Taking a deep, inward breath-acknowledging his upset state three times she retreated to the bathroom with the clothes.


    After changing, she felt self-conscious, uncertain of how to act or where to position herself.Alexander remained still, his gaze sweeping over her.Stepping forward, Quinn blushed as she indicated: I''m changed.He patted his thigh, his meaning clear without the need for words. She positioned herself beside him, acutely aware of his scrutiny.


    Alexander tilted her chin upward with a finger, a smirk ying on his lips, causing Quinn''s heart to flutter.A look of scorn and derision."Were you thispliant at Walter''s?"


    Quinn''splexion paled slightly, panic shing across her features.Had Walter sent those videos to him?Her fingers clenched tightly, too fearful to meet his gaze.Suddenly, the atmosphere grew icy, a chilling cold that sent shivers down Quinn''s spine.He adjusted Quinn''s face, "Answer me."