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Chapter 386 The Long Wait " I'll wait ," Quinn blurted before he could say more . " Very well . When the meetings wrap , I'll mention your request again . " +10 Free Coins Quinn slipped her phone away and sank onto a chair in the lobby , the building's vast glass ceiling pouring daylight over her folded hands . She waited , uncertain how many hours - or how much resolve - would be required before Julius agreed to meet her . Perhaps she admitted with a grim twist of humor - this wait would end in nothing at all . Yet quitting was unthinkable . She had to keep waiting .

Minute after minute bled from the lobby clock until the morning lay in tatters . Quinn sat in the chair until Fabian finally appeared , smoothing his tie as though that small orderliness could soften bad news . " I'm sorry , Ms. Bridger , " he said , the apology hushed . " I spoke with Mr. Whitethorn , but he ..." " I understand . Thank you ," Quinn replied , bowing her head just enough to signal the conversation was over . Fabian ventured a suggestion , " Perhaps you should head home for today and return when Mr. Whitethorn is in a better mood .

" " I'll wait a while longer , " Quinn answered , stubborn hope flickering across her face . " His mood may improve before the day is out . " Out of options , Fabian retreated to the office . Inside the vast office , he reported , " Ms. Bridger is still downstairs . She refuses to leave ." " Is that so ? " Julius murmured , lids half - lowered like steel shutters . " If she wishes to wait , let her wait ." Fabian cleared his throat . " It is nearly lunchtime . Ms. Bridger hasn't eaten , and her shoulder wound is not fully healed .

If she keeps sitting there ..." While he spoke , Fabian watched Julius ' expression the way sailors watch a storm cloud . A crease formed between Julius ' brows ; a flicker of conflict edged his eyes . Only Quinn , Fabian realized , could move that iron heart . 1/3 16:05 nu , Sep Chapter 386 The Long Wait " Bring her up , " Julius ordered coldly . +10 Free Coins Fabian almost ran back to the lobby . " Ms. Bridger , Mr. Whitethorn will see you now ." Quinn leapt to her feet and shadowed him toward the private elevator , each step strung tight between relief and dread .

At the office door , Fabian rapped twice , then breathed , " Mr. Whitethorn is inside . Please , go in . " Quinn drew a steadying breath , pushed the door open , and crossed the threshold . His silhouette struck her first - tall , spare , uncompromising - etched against the floor - to- ceiling windows . A white dress shirt and black trousers framed a physique tempered by ruthless discipline . Noon sunlight poured around him so fiercely that warmth and chill seemed to duel in the same beam . Hearing her footfall , he pivoted from the glass and fixed her with an unreadable gaze .

" What matter is so urgent that you insist on seeing me ? " Julius asked , every syllable carved from ice . " I hope you will rescind the order instructing the Fane family to cast out Serena Fane , Mr. Whitethorn ," Quinn said , voice steady but soft . " Mr. Whitethorn ? " Julius let out a short , humorless laugh . " If you call me Mr. Whitethorn , you must realize we share nothing now . Why would I grant your request ? " The rebuff stung , though Quinn had braced for it .

From their first encounter , Julius had moved through life with glacial detachment , as if the world were a painting he could admire yet never touch . She had come prepared for ice . It's all right , she reminded herself . You've survived worse . " I know I have no right to ask , " she began , " but when my brother Rowan was stranded in Doria , a woman named Lena Durand saved his life . Lena is now in Celosia battling leukemia . Serena Fane's stem cells match hers and could keep her alive , but Serena will only donate if she remains within the Fane family .

Since your public statement , Everett Fane has scheduled a press conference in Celosia to disown her . I beg you - withdraw your words and give Lena a chance to live . " He leaned back , shoulders relaxed as though the matter were a weather report , not a life . " Tell 2/3 16:05 Thu , Sep 11 Chapter 386 The Long Wait 46 +10 Free Coins me , what does any of this have to do with me ? Whether Lena Durand lives or dies is hardly my burden to shoulder , is it ? " Quinn lurched forward before the words had finished echoing , desperation cracking through her composure .

" I'm not asking you to carry the blame . I only need you to help my brother . I was grateful when you stood up for my parents , but now my brother's rescuer's life is at stake . Please , let bygones stay buried . At least withdraw what you said and make sure Serena donates her stem cells . " 4 Julius pursed his lips , a razor line cutting across his face as he considered her . " And if I choose not to ? " Quinn straightened . " You didn't agree to meet me just to twist the knife , Julius . Tell me what you want . Name your price , your condition - whatever it is , I'll do it . " 4