A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1400

Quinn stared at Ryan quietly, suspicion lurking just beneath her eyes.

She had always trusted Ryan ever since they were children, convinced that he was more mature than their peers, smarter, and more protective of her.

Now, however, she suddenly started wondering if she had misunderstood something about him.

In fact, she thought his behavior at the moment was so childish she had no idea where to start.

She certainly had no idea how Ryan could say something so easily, especially when he obviously knew that she and Sam were married. She had also repeatedly told him that she was doing fine with Sam at the moment too, and that there was no way she would rekindle her relationship with Ryan.

Moreover, Ryan also obviously knew that as Saunderia's acting board chairman, Sam's decisions would decide Saunderia's development. He especially needed Quinn's help since he was under huge pressure.

And yet, Ryan brazenly spouted such thoughtless words and appeared so selfish!

since Quinn

work, Ryan?" Quinn asked bluntly. "Or perhaps you think so lowly of Sam that you're dead sure he can't manage Saunderia at all and came to keep an

think lowly of Sam. I'm sure he's

somehow get this feeling that you don't want him

like that or be so intent in taking her

better than Sam, and she always gave her very

or something?! Why wouldn't I want him to succeed? I couldn't ask for more if he can keep Saunderia afloat, what with Dad being sick and a successor being needed. I can't share his burden, so of course I want Sam

in the eye. "Every board member was praising and encouraging him. You did not do that at all and kept doubting him

No! They're just going to spoil him, and do you think Sam would keep doing his best

all adults," Quinn said quietly. "Are you really unable to

Ryan demanded coldly, finally

I told you I'm not?" Quinn smiled, seeing the clear skepticism on his face. "By how you're treating Sam, I doubt you're trying to