The divorced military queen awakens novel

Chapter 265 Fractured Loyalties Trent ignored his mother . " Apologize , Jacinda , " he repeated , voice low and iron - cold . 4 + 5 Free Coms " I said nothing wrong ," Jacinda insisted . " She brags about a family of martyrs . If that were true , why have you never mentioned it ? " Those words were another slap , this time to Trent's face . His heart throbbed because of those words . I never bothered to know Quinn .

We married for convenience : Sidonie had left the country , my parents kept pressing and Quinn seemed an acceptable wife . When she told me her parents died abroad , I offered only hollow condolences . If I had truly tried to understand her , perhaps we would never have walked the road to divorce . " Jacinda , the one spewing lies is you , not Quinn . Apologize , or stop calling me your brother . " Trent's face fell . " You're taking her side ? You'd disown me for that woman ?

" Jacinda whispered , stunned . " Trent , have you lost your mind ? How can you possibly side with Quinn ? " Penelope demanded . " Apologize , " Trent barked . Jacinda flinched . She glanced at her brother's storm - dark face , then at Penelope's , and finally muttered , " I'm sorry . " " Too late , " Quinn scoffed . " Jacinda , you and your mother are already out on bail . The trial for spiking my drink in that hotel is almost here .

When we reach court , I'll add another charge - insulting veterans ! " She turned to Laura . " Ready to head back ? " " Absolutely . I've finished my prayers , " Laura replied . Quinn nodded . " Then let's go , " she said , already walking away . Jacinda's knees buckled . " Trent , I only said a few things about Quinn - how is that insulting veterans ? " Penelope hissed , " She's kicking us while we're down . You can't let her get away with it , Trent !

" Trent watched Quinn stride toward the church's exit , then bolted after her . This cannot be how it ends . I have so much to tell her - so many regrets to confess . He caught up as Quinn and Laura reached the car park outside . " Quinnie , don't go . I need to talk to you ! " Trent called . Quinn turned , frost in her eyes . " Trent Grafton , you may call me Quinn , Ms. Bridger , or Ms. Quin Bridger - but ' Quinnie ' is no longer yours to call ." He faltered .

" I'm … just used to it , that's all . " " Used to it ? " Quinn scoffed . During three years of marriage , he rarely called me that . Now that we're divorced , he suddenly remembers the nickname . " Break that habit now . Hearing it makes my skin crawl . " Quinn did not mince words . 111 C 1/2 09:26 Mon , 28 Jul G Chapter 265 Fractured Loyalties . Color drained from Trent's face . ww 3 Fre Disgusting ?

Once , when I shyly called her ' Quinnic ' for the first time , she answered with the gentlest smile . Now it repulses her ? He blocked her path . " Please , can we talk ? I have so much to say . " " If this is about your sister , save it . My stance won't change . When court convenes , her list of charges will grow . Go plead with a lawyer instead of me . " Quinn's voice was glacial . Laura added with a smile that cut like glass , " Assuming you can still afford a decent attorney .

If Grafton Tech fails to land fresh capital within a month , its cash flow collapses - and bankruptcy follows ." Trent's eyes widened . " How could you know that ? " Company finances were supposed to be classified . Laura shrugged . " Everyone in the industry is talking . Thought you should hear the rumor from a friend before it hits the papers . Oh , and the fifty - million loan you took is still frozen because of your ' savior ' Sidonie Stonehurst .

You might go broke before you even touch the money. " The word savior struck Trent like a slap , coloring his cheeks red , then white . It mocked every mistake he had made . 09:26 Mon , 28 Jul G D