However, Charlotte’s five years of persistence were worth Quentin’s genuine affection for her.
Riya said, “I really envy Charlotte for having a man who can protect her.”
“A woman’s whole life, if she makes a wrong choice, she has to bear the consequences herself. Men fear entering the wrong profession, women fear marrying the wrong man.”
“There’s no truer saying than that.”
Hearing Riya’s sigh, Quentin didn’t dare to respond casually because Riya was a single mother. She had never mentioned Aubree’s father.
So, he didn’t dare to ask about such sensitive topics. It seemed that Riya’s previous marriage wasn’t very happy.
“Let’s go, Riya,” Quentin said. “Devon is still in the hospital, and you’re wearing so little. Be careful not to catch a cold.”
Riya softly acknowledged and followed behind Quentin, her graceful and voluptuous figure swaying with a mature charm.
If there were outsiders present, witnessing such an alluring scene, they would probably be stunned.
However, Quentin was completely unaware of this. He led the way and sent Riya into the car.
They drove away.
“This car is practically totaled,” Riya laughed. “You’ll have to spend money again.”
Quentin replied, “Money is just an external thing. As long as you’re okay, Riya.”
“Nothing is more important than getting home safely.”
“And next, it’s the Edwards family’s turn… Ameer pushed us to this point. I won’t show any mercy to the Edwards family.”
“The Edwards family was involved in the plot against my parents. Now, old and new grudges together, we’ll settle them and let them feel true despair.”
Riya nodded. “The Edwards family indeed acts arrogantly and recklessly.”
“When I worked at the Edwards family, I couldn’t stand some of their methods. Although I was still with them then, they never took my suggestions seriously despite their sweet words.”
“They either suppressed other companies or used underhanded tactics. If I hadn’t been important to them back then, they would have gotten rid of me long ago.”
Quentin asked, “Riya, why did you work with such people in the first place?”
Riya laughed. “I’ve been with the Edwards family for many years. When I first graduated, my parents had passed away early, and I was raising Devon alone.”
“I had to make a living.”
“Before my parents died, they entrusted me with the Heavenly Fragrance Collection. So, to survive, I had to rely on it.”
“Time Group was my best option.”
“I took out a few formulas from it and developed some beauty products that worked quite well. So my status at the Edwards family was high.”
“Later…”
“They discovered the Shannon family’s secret.”
At this point, Riya shook her head repeatedly. “That’s why we eventually turned against each other. It’s really laughable.”
“Evil deeds will lead to their own destruction,” Quentin said coldly. “The Edwards family is bringing about their own downfall.”
Riya crossed her legs and wrapped her clothes tightly around her body. She shyly said, “Quentin, please take me home first.”
“I’ll change clothes before going to the hospital.”
“Going to the hospital like this is really inappropriate.”
She wasn’t wearing anything underneath, just a small piece of cloth for modesty.
Who could stand that?
Daring to go to the hospital dressed like this would be mortifying.
Although Riya was a mature woman, she was still conservative at heart and wouldn’t expose herself in front of men.
Over the years, she had seen too many men with ill intentions.
Without some self-protection awareness, she would have been devoured by those covetous men long ago.
“Alright.” Quentin glanced at her fair thighs and then looked away, nodding slightly.
His expression suddenly turned serious. “By the way, Riya, I have one more thing to ask of you…”
“Go ahead,” Riya said softly as she saw his serious expression.