Love Unspoken

"If you're incapable of handling the task, perhaps you should resign."

With these words, Alexander ended the call, his attention shifting towards Quinn. He allowed her the first move in their silent chess game.

After a moment of internal struggle, Quinn raised her hands, her fingers dancing in the air as she signed, "Can Juliet stay?"

"Is this your reason for seeking me out?" Alexander questioned, his gaze narrowing as Quinn's eyes fell, her hair acting as a veil to hide her emotions.

She continued her silent plea, her hands signing with a sense of urgency, "Don't you remember her?"

His gaze remained impassive, his tone equally indifferent, "What does it matter if I remember? What changes if I don't? Am I expected to care for every Kennedy servant until their dying day?"

His words struck Quinn like a dagger to the heart. She slowly raised her eyes to meet his icy stare, doubting for the first time if this man had any capacity for compassion.

in closer, "She may stay, but only if you sever

reaction was subtle, but

smile graced his lips, his eyes reflecting a chilling detachment,

to solve this puzzle. Choosing is impossible because there is no correct answer.' Quinn's realization dawned. Alexander's gaze bore into her clear eyes, silently awaiting her decision. The

hand and signed, "Would you do

before returning to her face, "Are

gestured, "I've never asked you for anything. Can't you grant

her movement. He

pulled at Quinn's dry lips. She thought, 'This one time is all I

her hands to prevent further communication. "Since you can't make a choice, allow me to choose for

she opened her mouth to scream, but no sound came out. Alexander's gaze turned icy as he forced her