Chapter 310 Despicable Duo

Lucas finally understood why Wynter had won over the hearts of those in Harmony Community.

She was young and insightful, not to mention driven and cool-headed. He looked forward to hearing about her legendary feats in Kingbourne.

However, some things prevented them from getting a clear picture,

and it would take time to uncover them all.

Meanwhile, over at the Quinnells’ residence in Kingbourne, Naomi once again found herself barred from entering the house.

She was holding a thermos flask containing hot soup, and she looked visibly upset as she demanded, “Alexis, I’ve brought tonic for Grandpa, and it’s supposed to be good for him. The doctors watched me make it, and they would have stopped me if they thought it would be bad for

Grandpa.”

“I’m sorry, Ms. Naomi,” Alexis said indifferently. “But Mr. Quinnell Senior’s condition is unpredictable and can quickly go from good to

bad. We have been advised by the specialist to monitor his diet

closely and do away with any risky tonics.”

Naomi tightened her grip on the thermos flask. Tears welled up in her eyes as she objected, “Alexis, listen to yourself! What do you even mean by ‘risky tonics”?”

“There, there, Ms. Naomi,” Fiona comforted soothingly.

She glared at Alexis and added angrily, “What does a secretary know about tonics anyway? I see no reason why Mr. Quinnell Senior’s

granddaughter has to be subject to such scrutiny when she’s delivering food to him!

“Ms. Naomi scalded herself while preparing that tonic, and you’re just

efforts go to waste?”

on her l*p, looking wounded.

for the Quinnells for 20 years,

Move!”

Alexis did not budge from the door.

want Mr. Quinnell to hear of this and demote you when he gets

Quinnell Senior’s personal secretary, so my position is not under Mr. Quinnell’s purview,” Alexis answered pleasantly with a smile

adjusted

would mean the Quinnells didn’t recognize her as one of their own. In other words, Fabian’s refusal to see her

old man’s

attempted to storm past Alexis.

about

into the house, she had

to

around and walked away without

this off as a failed visit

Fabian’s poor health.

l*p and clutched Fiona’s hand, saying, “Aunt Fiona, we should leave. Grandpa must be worn out. We can

another day.”

you didn’t travel all this

protested

off brusquely, “Aunt Fiona, we’re

quickly escorted Naomi off the

before leaving.

be sure that I’ll call Mr. Quinnell and tell

my guest,” Alexis

Fiona and Naomi. They were

rude and high-handed despite their

in the household.

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