Chapter 218

Tessa lowered her gaze, her eyes lingering on the key for a moment before shifting to the white McLaren parked in the distance.

Her tone was calm and measured. "Quentin, if I remember correctly, the starting price for a McLaren P1 is over 12 million, right? You really didn't have to spend this much just to apologize for what happened on New Year's Eve."

Unfazed, Quentin pressed on with his lie, "Of course I do. I upset you that night, and Naomi hasn't stopped nagging me about it. 12 million is nothing. I know you don't need it, but please accept this small gesture. Otherwise, Naomi will keep on at me. Just do this for me, okay?"

Her expression remained composed, her clear, bright eyes meeting Quentin's.

"Quentin, tell me the truth. Did Stephen buy this car? Go back and tell him I don't want it. We've broken up, and that's the end of it-I don't want any ties left between us."

He felt a wave of unease wash over him, realizing that lawyers weren't so easily fooled.

Fortunately, he had already spoken to Naomi beforehand.

Naomi had been endlessly complaining about Stephen lately, so when Stephen asked Quentin to deliver the car, Quentin didn't hesitate to fill Naomi in.

He explained that Stephen was feeling guilty and had bought the car as a form of compensation for the breakup.

Naomi rolled her eyes, clearly unimpressed. "A car? That's it? Stephen's such a cheapskate."

"Well, it's not just the car," Quentin added. "There are also a few limited-edition Hermès bags in it. Stephen said that you and Sienna each get one, and the remaining one is for Tessa.

"But you'll need to help us out-tell Tessa that you and Sienna bought the bags to comfort her, and don't mention Stephen."

bags, her eyes lit up. "Bags? Where are they? Let me

bags, and her excitement was almost palpable. "Oh my gosh,

great taste! Sienna and Tessa are going to

take this. Tessa's law firm will be

card with a scoff. "Now that's more like it. But don't think I'm on his side

out a sigh, rubbing his forehead in frustration. "Yeah, whatever you say.

couldn't bring himself to tell Naomi the truth behind Stephen and

was going to take the heat, then so be it. It was his mess

insults wouldn't

...

a tissue to wipe his nose before heading

was strange-he wasn't sick. Why

is something I had Quentin buy to apologize to you. Just take it-what's a few million bucks, right? If

fully trust Quentin, but she trusted Naomi, her best

big of a deal, really. But please, stop making it harder for Quentin. He's just a little out of touch and didn't think it through. I know he didn't

mix of guilt and gratitude wash

harmless little lie, and I hope you won't be too upset when you

call ended, Tessa handed Quentin his phone.

let out a sigh of relief

the backseat piled high with

the bags Naomi and Sienna bought for you. They wanted to help cheer you up after everything that

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