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Chapter 102 Strange Standards Chapter 102 Strange Standards +5 Free Coins Initially , he wanted to agree to her statement , but he forcibly changed his words . " Maybe we should try another gown ? " " Another gown ? " Quinn was momentarily taken aback . Soon , she saw that Julius had chosen one that was designed to cover the body completely from the collection of gowns . " How about this one ? " he suggested .

If I were to dress in this kind of gown , I fear I might trip over it before anything happens to me . " Is there something wrong with the one I chose ? " In fact , there was nothing wrong with the gown . On the contrary , it was perfect for her . However , it was this very perfection that scared him . He feared that too many people would notice her beauty , and that other men might start having designs on her . Julius was silent , stunned by the thought that had just flashed through his mind .

He had never cared about what women wore or whether their outfits would attract others ' attention . Yet , when it came to Quinn , he felt a sense of unease . He was afraid that she might attract other men and that her gaze might be directed at other men , and she would no longer spare him a glance . " If there's nothing wrong with it , then I'll stick with the gown I've chosen for tomorrow , " Quinn insisted .

Just as she was about to turn around and change into her own clothes , she suddenly heard Julius ' voice coming from behind her . " Quinnie , it seems I care about you more than I ever thought I did ." " What ? " Quinn turned around , thinking she must have misheard . " It's nothing , " Julius said , a faint smile playing on his lips . The subtle curve seemed to soften the usual indifference of his face . The following evening , Quinn accompanied Julius to the banquet .

The banquet was hosted by the Yarburn Chamber of Commerce . The guests primarily included government officials involved with island development , along with the wealthy merchants and prominent figures of Yarburn . Julius was naturally invited since the Whitethorn family was also participating in the island development project . Quinn , arm in arm with Julius , mingled with some of the big shots at the banquet .

As she and Julius were heading toward the center of the banquet , suddenly , a voice that was once incredibly familiar , echoed from behind her . " Quinn ! " She paused in her tracks , recognizing the voice . Quinn slowly turned around and saw Trent standing a few steps away from her . Next to him stood Sidonie . 1/2 Chapter 102 Strange Standards " Why are you here ? And you're with … " His gaze flitted back and forth between Quinn and Julius , a complex look in his eyes .

When he first saw Quinn , he thought he was seeing things . He had never seen Quinn dressed like this before . She was simply wearing a black gown , but on her , it looked elegant with a hint of rare allure .. Her long hair was swept up , revealing her slender neck . It accentuated her striking face , leaving him . somewhat spellbound . Yet , what shocked him even more was the presence of Julius standing next to Quinn . Wasn't she supposed to take her parents ' ashes back to Yarburn ?

Why is she here with Julius ? Or could it be that her decisive divorce back then was because she had set her sights on someone more prestigious , Julius ? The thought of that made Trent feel uneasy . Off to the side , Sidonie looked at Quinn with disdain . " So , you were in such a rush to divorce Trent because you wanted someone wealthier ! I had initially thought that since your parents were fallen heroes , you'd have some sense . Now it seems that I've thought too highly of- " Smack !

Before Sidonie could finish her sentence , a slap landed squarely on her face , causing her to stagger and nearly fall over . With a baffled look on her face , she watched as Julius calmly pulled a handkerchief from his suit pocket , leisurely wiping his right hand . " It seems like Ms. Stonehurst really enjoys gossiping . Anything else you'd like to add ? " Julius said slowly . Sidonie was frozen . Julius was the one who had slapped her .

The people who were previously engrossed in their conversation all turned their attention this way , drawn by the sharp sound of a slap that had just echoed through the air . Sidonie covered her face , both startled and annoyed . " Mr. Whitethorn , how could you do that ? " Trent was supporting Sidonie , glaring furiously at Julius . " Even if you felt that Sidonie misspoke , you shouldn't have hit her in public like that ! " " Oh ? " Julius raised an eyebrow lazily .

" So , back then , when the woman by your side wanted to inspect the fallen heroes ' cremation urns , even causing the airport security to gang up on Quinn , you thought that was acceptable ? Your standards are indeed strange , Mr. Grafton ." Trent's face kept alternating between shades of red and white . Every time he reminisced about the scene at the airport , he was filled with an overwhelming sense of regret . 2/2 hapter Work Re ationship