The warmth and softness in his arms, coupled with the low sobbing in his ears, instantly softened his heart…
“It’s okay… I’m back, everything’s fine now.”
He gently patted Charlotte’s back, comforting her softly.
Charlotte’s voice trembled as she asked, “Quentin, did you kill someone?”
“Frank and Cruz Duncan, they’re dead…”
Seeing her worried look, Quentin almost blurted out the truth but swallowed it back, saying, “No, I ran away after you left.”
“There were over a hundred people there, how could I have fought them all?”
“Don’t listen to what others say.”
“After you closed the door, a group of people suddenly barged in.”
“They were all armed, skilled fighters, and they clashed with the Duncan family’s lackeys. I took advantage of the chaos and escaped… I have no idea what happened afterward.”
Quentin’s expression was full of fear.
“Really?”
“Of course.”
Quentin touched her cheek and said, “The constables have already determined that it wasn’t me who killed them. What else do you have to worry about?”
Charlotte felt something was off, but she couldn’t pinpoint it.
But Quentin’s explanation was the only one that made sense. Even if Quentin was impulsive, he wouldn’t dare to kill someone in public!
Moreover, he didn’t have the capability to take on over a hundred people by himself!
Emma, hearing this, relaxed a bit internally, but she still couldn’t resist taunting, “Hmph! I knew it wasn’t him. How could this coward have such courage?”
Emery just smoked silently, his gaze fixed on Quentin, lost in thought.
“Now that everything’s settled, let’s just forget about this incident. Let’s have a good meal together tonight, take a bath, and relax!”
Charlotte suddenly felt guilty, staring into Quentin’s eyes. “I’m sorry, I was too anxious earlier, and I said some harsh words to you… I won’t do that again.”
Quentin gently embraced her and vowed affectionately, “I swear, from now on, I, Quentin, will never let my woman suffer even a bit of grievance!”
“Otherwise, heavens…”
Charlotte quickly covered his mouth. “No need to swear, I trust you.”
Rashad joked, “Alright, please don’t torture us with your lovey-dovey scenes here. I’m feeling nauseous!”
“Daddy, mommy, shame on you!” Janessa also made a face at the couple.
Charlotte’s face turned red instantly.
She pushed Quentin away, her face blushing, and scolded coquettishly, “Had enough hugs? Everyone’s still watching, isn’t it embarrassing?”
Quentin looked aggrieved. Wasn’t it you who threw yourself at me just now? How did it suddenly become my fault?
But he dared not say such words.
…
Frank and Cruz Duncan fell at the Maple Hotel, and this incident spread like wildfire in Stresall.
But online, all related news was completely blocked!
Soon, the official announcement came out.
The Duncan family died at the hands of a mysterious group, and the constables would thoroughly investigate, strictly prohibiting anyone from discussing the matter further.
This caused a huge stir in Stresall.
Wasn’t this a closed case? How could it just end like this?
They couldn’t understand.
But some people smelled something unusual and immediately stopped discussing the matter, afraid to get involved.
—
The Pittman family, downstairs.
After dinner at the Pittman family, Quentin got into the car, closed his eyes slightly, and leaned back in the rear seat to rest.
“Is everything regarding the Duncan family settled?”
“With the cooperation of the war department and various departments, everything has been taken care of,” Eileen reported truthfully, “Just a mere Duncan family is not worth worrying about.”
“Frank’s revenge has been taken, but this matter is not over yet,” Quentin said slowly, “Where is Nikolas now?”
“At the Pittman family.”
Eileen said, “After Frank’s death, that grandson doesn’t even dare to step out of the house.”
“Drive over there.”
Quentin closed his eyes and uttered a sentence.
Eileen stepped on the gas, and the car instantly started, speeding away.
Next, it was time to settle scores with the Pittman family!