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 stayed silent." What, is there

really here to work, Ryan?" Quinn asked bluntly. "Or perhaps you think so lowly of Sam that you're dead sure he can't manage Saunderia

work, and come here?! And yes, I do think lowly of Sam. I'm sure he's not going to do well—if anything, he'll get full of himself and throw his weight

feeling that you don't want him to

would Ryan insult Sam like that or be so

always gave her very

brainwash you 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

a strange way of showing it," Quinn said bluntly, looking him in the eye. "Every board member was praising and encouraging him. You did not do that

over him after measly accomplishment?! No! They're just going to spoil him, and do you think Sam would keep doing his best once he gets full of himself?! I'm whipping him into

you really unable to differentiate between what's

doubting me, Quinn?!" Ryan demanded coldly, finally losing all

smiled, seeing the clear skepticism on his