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Chapter 690 Another Daughter +5 Free Coins " Apologize for what ? You showed me the unthinkable ." Angela's grin stretched ear to ear . " Your brother and the Whitethorn men already flew out to deal with Edmund Arnold . The fool tried to bribe hospital staff to kill you - well , he finally shot himself on the foot . They won't let him walk away ." " I've never even met him , Angela . I can't fathom why he wants me dead ." " I may have a clue , " Megan interjected , her voice softer yet steadier . " Rumor has it Mr. Whitethorn adopted a girl who looks strikingly like him . " " What ?

" Quinn's breath caught ; the single word slipped out before she could stop it . Julius ... adopted a daughter ? " She's four , give or take . The resemblance stirred talk that she might be his illegitimate child . Because the child fell under his protection , her mother rose overnight - social circles , endorsements , film sets , her own company . All of it on Whitethorn resources . " Megan watched Quinn carefully . " If you return to Azania , you'll eventually face that woman and her girl . Be ready , because if the whispers are true - if the girl is really his - then ...

" " It's impossible ," Quinn answered at once . " Julius would never father a child in secret . " She didn't merely believe it ; she knew it down to her bones . " You're not even the tiniest bit suspicious ? " Megan asked , eyebrows lifting . " Not in the slightest . If he were that kind of man , I'd never have fallen for him . " " But when you two met the other day , Mr. Whitethorn seemed ... distant toward you," Megan said , uncertainty crumpling her brow .

" Things happened over the years ; I'm a little strange to him right now , that's all , " Quinn said , guiding the conversation elsewhere . " Tell me about the girl . Do you think Edmund Arnold took Dawn and targeted me because she looks like Julius ? " " Exactly . He must have thought Dawn could be his ticket into Whitethorn resources . To turn her into a perfect pawn , he first needed you out of the picture . " Quinn murmured , " That does make sense . " " But Edmund never dreamed you were the missing Mrs. Whitethorn , and that Dawn is Julius ' real daughter .

Now he - and his entire clan - are finished . " 1/3 Chapter 690 Another Daughter +5 Free Coins Quinn felt no concern ; Rowan and Fabian would see to Edmund's downfall . " So , what plans do the two of you have once this is over ? " Quinn asked . Angela and Megan were both her lifesavers . Especially Megan - she and her daughter had survived entirely because of Megan's selfless efforts , given without expecting anything in return . To Dawn , Megan was family in every sense of the word . " No matter what plans you have ," Quinn said , " I will repay you properly .

If you want to stay in this town , I can guarantee that Edmund and his people will never trouble you again . I'll also give you a sum of money - enough to buy a good villa and live the life you want . I'll even help you find better jobs . And if you wish to go abroad or settle in Hexton , I can help with that too . " One promise after another flowed from Quinn . Angela and Megan exchanged a glance . Angela spoke first . " I want to stay in the town . I've lived here for so many years ." " All right , " Quinn said . " I'll have someone make the arrangements . " Then she turned to Megan .

" What about you , Megan ? " Megan hesitated . " I ... want to go back to Azania with you . " " Back to Azania ? " Quinn was surprised . " I'm originally from Azania ," Megan said . " I was tricked into coming to Kandria back then . I want to return , find a job , and support myself . " " If that's all you wanted , " Quinn said , puzzled , " you could have gone back earlier . " Megan gave a bitter smile . " There were other reasons that forced me to stay in Kandria . So when I return to Azania , I hope you can help erase my trail - make sure no one can find me . I want ...

to live freely , the way I choose ." As she spoke , her eyes shone with longing for freedom . " All right , " Quinn agreed without hesitation . " I'll help you ." She knew there must be many unspoken reasons behind Megan's inability to return home , and she had no intention of pressing further . 2/3 Chapter 690 Another Daughter " Thank you ," Megan said gratefully . +5 Free Coins After finishing her conversation with Angela and Megan , Quinn returned to her room - only to find that Dawn was already awake .

The little girl happily greeted her granduncle over a video call , enthusiastically introducing herself . The big shot from Celosia was so delighted . " Next time , Mom , Dad , and I will visit you together , Granduncle ! " the child chirped . " I'll bring you lots of yummy food , and I can play the piano for you too ! I've learned several pieces already ! " ADMINJ