Love Unspoken

In a swift motion, he reversed his grip on the gun and smashed the butt into Walter's jaw. Walter crumpled to the ground, a muffled grunt escaping his lips as he spat out a mouthful of blood. Then, Alexander turned and strode toward Quinn. His eyes locked onto hers, his voice stern, "I'm asking you one last time, are you coming with me or not?"

Quinn fidgeted with her fingers, her gaze shifting to the pathetic figure of Walter. But before she could get a clear look, Alexander forced her chin towards him."Look at me!"His icy stare startled her, causing her to instinctively step back.And with that step, her choice seemed to have been made. "Alexander," Walter's voice suddenly rang out.Alexander turned to look at him.

Walter raised his hand, a miniature remote nestled within his grip. "Give me twenty-three hours here, then you can take her with you," he proposed.

Alexander's eyes hardened, instantly dismissing the offer. "In your dreams," he retorted coldly.Unfazed by his own injuries, Walter merely shrugged. "What's the rush? Have a shareholders' meeting to attend?" He cast a meaningful glance at Quinn.

"If you're so concerned about the shareholders' meeting, then go. You're not just after the profits, are you? People matter too, right?"

Quinn responded, her gaze shifting to Alexander. "In this world, when can you have the best of both worlds?"Deep down, she understood that her position in his life was secondary to his career. Yet, human nature is susceptible to irrational hopes and dreams. If he showed the slightest hesitation, even for a moment, choosing her, she felt it would be worth any sacrifice.

feet, she would do it to fulfill his desires. Their

painting, enveloped in silence.Quinn's stance was clear: for now, she

agreed to the disappearance of those twenty-three shares, she would willingly

distance to regain control."So, is that how you see it too?" Alexander queried.Quinn's gaze wavered, and she averted her

at the corners of Alexander's mouth. "That's good. Just two days, and you're already

the sting of irony. Her expression morphed into one of sorrow,

frustration, she walked over and helped Walter to his feet. From the sidelines, Alexander watched with an icy

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had emerged victorious."Since you're so fond of him, I might as well send