The divorced military queen awakens novel

2/2 Chapter 275 Verdict Delivered Chapter 275 Verdict Delivered +5 Free Coins In the end , the court sentenced Penelope and Jacinda to three years in prison . At the pronouncement , both women collapsed in tears . " Q - Quinn , let's settle , please . Tell us what you want , and Trent will make it happen . I'm too old to survive behind bars - have mercy , " Penelope pleaded . " Quinn , forgive me .

Sidonie egged us on - without her , we would never have done something so vile ." " Yes , it was Sidonic . That woman is pure poison ! " Staring at her former mother - in - law and sister - in - law , Quinn found the plea almost comical . " Not long ago , they had adored Sidonie , desperate for Trent to marry her . Now they spat her name like something rotten . I won't settle , " she said icily . Panic flashed across Penelope and Jacinda's faces . " Didn't you love my son ?

I'll order Trent to be with you again . Just agree to mediation and I'll make him remarry you . " " Mom , that's enough ! " Trent barked . Quinn had already refused to remarry him ; his mother's words only deepened his humiliation . " The man I love is Julius Whitethorn . As for Trent , whoever wants him can keep him . " Quinn grabbed Julius ' tie and yanked him closer . Julius obliged , slipping an arm around her waist , tilting her chin , and pressing a soft kiss to her lips .

Penelope and Jacinda stared , stunned into silence . When Julius lifted his head , the tenderness he showed Quinn hardened to ice as he faced the three Graftons . " I never want to hear anyone claim my girlfriend loves another man , " he declared . " Anyone who tries will spend the rest of their life in prison . " The warning was meant for every onlooker , not just the Graftons . Color drained from the trio's faces . " But Quinn's divorced , Mr. Whitethorn - how can she be worthy of you ?

She's nothing more than the woman my brother cast aside ," Jacinda blurted out . Julius ' eyes narrowed . Had they not been inside a courtroom , he might have beaten her within an inch of her life . His voice cracked across the courtroom . " Your brother could never deserve her ! " The three members of the Grafton family flinched at the icy words . Before they could recover , uniformed . bailiffs stepped forward and led Penelope and Jacinda out of the hall .

Mother and daughter fought the grip , yet resistance was useless . ||| O ୮ 1/2 12:46 Sun , 2 Aug V 李 : 70 % : Chapter 275 Verdict Delivered Quinn tugged Julius toward the door . " Come on ." 45 Free Coins Trent remained rooted to the spot , cheeks burning beneath the curious stares that closed in on him . Julius's words kept reverberating in his ears . Was I truly unworthy of Quinn ?

We had once been inseparable , yet now I could only watch her press her lips to Julius right in front of me . I don't even have the courage to step between them . Quinn asked after she got into the car with Julius , " I'm divorced , Julius . People will keep bringing it up . " Julius shrugged . " Let them talk . I don't care whether you've been married before . I only care whether you love me ." Quinn laughed softly . " Looks like I'm the one overthinking .

" Julius brushed a loose strand from her cheek . " If anything bothers me , it's that I met you too late . Had I found you earlier , I would never have let you marry Trent ." Quinn arched a brow . " And you're certain you would have liked me back then ? " Julius nodded without hesitation . " Absolutely . Even if the first glance didn't hook me , every time we met , you'd have pulled me closer until I fell for you . " He had not fallen for her in a single flash of lightning .

Love had come in steady waves , each encounter luring a man from shadow toward her dangerous light . Quinn said , " We found each other now . That's soon enough . " Julius whispered , " Right . Never too late . " Yet Julius could not help wondering . If they had crossed paths earlier , if he had known she was looking for Rowan , would he have chosen differently ? Just then , Quinn's inbox chimed with an anonymous email . She opened it , and the color drained from her face .

Instantly aware of the shift in her expression , Julius said , " What's wrong ? " Quinn answered , " I can't explain yet . When I can , you'll be the first to know . " " All right , " he replied , eyes flickering with worry . Business called Julius back to the office , so he dropped Quinn at her apartment before returning downtown . Once his car disappeared , Quinn reopened the email that read : Wire one hundred million within three days , and I'll give you a lead on your brother .

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