Love Unspoken

"Sorry?"Quinn's head bobbed in affirmation. "I'm at fault here, I apologize.""And what is your proposed course of action?"A hush descended once more before Quinn summoned the courage to respond. "I plan to earn money." A hint of amusement flickered across Alexander's lips. "You intend to earn money? For what purpose?"Quinn was adamant. "To ensure you don't starve."

His smile waned, and he fixed her with an intense gaze, remaining silent for a prolonged period, his thoughts inscrutable.

At length, he lifted his hand, gently stroking her cheek. "If you're so proficient, why not assist me in recovering the billions the company has lost?"Quinn was taken aback.

She was suddenly reminded of Kyle Astor's warning about potential incarceration was it due to the company's billion-dollar debt?"Having second thoughts?"Alexander leaned in closer. "Fear won't serve you well. We're married, the debt is ours to share. If you wish to divorce and pursue your so-called dreams, you'll need to settle half of it first.""Do you understand?"

real concept of how much a few billion amounted to, but she knew it was a significant sum. A sum so large she couldn't hope to repay it in

signaling her commitment to stay.Alexander fell silent once more.After a lengthy pause, he finally spoke. "Go freshen up."Quinn was aware he had

was enough to unnerve anyone.She resolved not to further agitate his already volatile

with a set of clothes. Quinn swiftly accepted them.She owned several similar sets. The thought caused her cheeks to flush a

lighting a cigarette, his penetrating gaze fixed on her.Taking a deep,

uncertain of how to act or where to position herself.Alexander remained still, his gaze sweeping over her.Stepping forward, Quinn blushed as she indicated: I'm changed.He patted his thigh, his meaning clear without the need for words. She positioned herself beside him, acutely

with a finger, a smirk playing on his lips, causing