Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

A Rose 349

“Mr. Quinn, Ms. Olson is upset and shaken. Can you come over?” Lionel spoke into the phone.

While listening to Lionel’s earnest plea on the other end of the line, Wilson narrowed his eyes and responded impatiently, “I’m not a doctor. Get her to consult a doctor instead.”

Although Yvette wouldn’t mind such things, he felt the need to maintain proper boundaries. After all, he was a man with a fiancée.

“Mr. Quinn…” Lionel wanted to say something more, but Wilson had already ended the call.

Lionel could only put away his phone in frustration. He then turned toward the room where Victoria was sitting despondently.

Seeing Victoria’s pale face and the evident distress in her features, his eyes were filled with pity.

He blamed Wilson’s heartlessness toward Victoria on Yvette. He was sure Yvette must’ve manipulated Wilson, causing his refusal to meet with Victoria in her time of need.

“Ms. Olson, why haven’t you rested yet?” Lionel’s cold tone naturally softened as he addressed her.

Victoria looked even more haggard than before, and her innocent doe–like eyes were now dim. “Whenever I close my eyes, I remember Ginger’s gruesome death… It’s terrifying. Who could’ve done such a cruel thing?”

Her weak state made Lionel’s concern grow. He comforted her gently. “Ms. Olson, don’t think about it anymore. With your weak constitution, you need to rest and take care of your health first.”

“Alright, I understand,” Victoria agreed with a nod. Then, she asked, “Lionel, where did you go earlier? I couldn’t find you…”

Lionel reported honestly, “Ms. Olson, I called Mr. Quinn just now and told him about your condition-”

“Why did you bother Wilson?” Victoria cut Lionel off with a frown.

Lione explained, “I was worried about your state and thought Mr. Quinn’s visit might cheer you up.”

With a deepened frown, Victoria clearly looked upset. As her face turned paler, she seemed even more pitiable.

“I’ve troubled him enough over the years. Now that he has a fiancée, I don’t want to bother him anymore or cause any misunderstandings between them.”

Seeing her distress, Lionel’s usually stern face showed a hint of panic. “Ms. Olson, please calm down. Your health is in a fragile state. I’ve made a mistake, and you can punish me however you want. Just don’t get too worked up about it.”

Victoria’s mood worsened at that. “There isn’t a next time. If you ever act on your own again, I’ll have Wilson fire you.”

“I understand, Ms. Olson.” Lionel felt even more sorry for Victoria.

Victoria was too kind, which resulted in Wilson being snatched away by Yvette.

His expression darkened just as he remembered that Serena had already posted the video online. If he stirred things up a bit more, the video would surely go viral. Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Yvette would be disgraced and come face to face with Martha’s disappointment.

At the Quinn Manor, Yvette quietly sat on the couch as she watched Jasper being scolded.

Martha Had told him that Yvette was his future sister–in–law, but he didn’t believe her. “Ouch! Grandma, please stop!”