Love Unspoken

Ruby bestowed upon Quinn a courteous smile, a silent salutation. She uttered no further words, busying herself with drying her hands before disappearing from sight.

Quinn's gaze lingered on Ruby's retreating figure, a graceful silhouette against the backdrop of their mundane surroundings. As her attention returned to her own reflection, she couldn't help but notice the stark contrast between them. Quinn was disheveled, a stark contrast to Ruby's poise. The realization dawned on her that some individuals possessed the ability to stir feelings of insecurity with a mere glance.

Ruby was likely the object of everyone's admiration.Quinn studied her unruly hair in the mirror, a wry smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. 'How could anyone find me appealing?' she mused. After taming her rebellious locks, she exited the restroom.

Upon returning to her desk, Quinn noticed Ruby standing beside Maria, both women engrossed in whatever was displayed on Maria's computer screen. Their conversation was a murmur of hushed whispers.

Maria's eyes flicked towards Quinn as she whispered, "Ruby, do you have any dirt on that dummy?"

Ruby's demeanor faltered for a moment before she regained her composure. "Focus on your work and stop spreading rumors," she admonished.

Maria pouted but obediently returned to her task, finalizing the documents at hand. Ruby shot Quinn a glance, an unreadable emotion flickering in her eyes before she retreated to her office.

past few days. Although Kyle had burdened her with a stack of worksheets, he ended up completing most of them

overheard whispers of an issue with Leon's accounts and the impending arrival of an investigator. The rumor mill suggested that Leon might face

involved with Leon, and with his current predicament, she had lost her protector.Ignoring their stares, Quinn positioned herself quietly in a corner. As the

but Nicholas had sent her a message detailing their

couch, rising early the

adventure continues. Join us for the

in a suit, his hair styled with precision. His chiseled features and determined gaze mirrored the resolve in his voice. Quinn approached and took the seat opposite

offered a smile and a nod. "Quinn, right?"She

already discussed the specifics via text, so let's head to

no idea where Ariel resided.Nicholas, noticing her perplexed expression, inferred as much. "You

complicates things, but wait here.

retrieved his phone and dialed a number. "Can you look someone up for me? Yeah, I'll send over the