Chapter 19 An Impressive Performance
Whoever was flying that plane had to be a seasoned pilot to pull off such a stunning performance.
Sidonie glanced over at Trent, who was completely absorbed in the screen. A flicker of annoyance crossed her face. If she hadn’t been injured, she would’ve been the one up there today, soaking in all the awe and admiration of the crowd.
After all, she was the first female pilot at Nimbus Air. If it hadn’t been for that horse–riding accident….
Just thinking about how she fell, while Quinn managed to tame the wild horse and steal the spotlight, made her feel uneasy. That day, it felt like Quinn had used her as a stepping stone.
But that woman is so full of herself. Did she really think that just because she could handle a horse, she could fly a plane just as easily? How ridiculously foolish! Sooner or later, I’ll make her realize the vast gap between us.
Once the aerial performance wrapped up, Quinn headed out early since Laura still had business to take care of.
But as she walked out of the exhibition hall, a sleek black Maybach pulled up in front of her. She recognized the car immediately.
It was Julius‘.
The driver stepped out and opened the door for her. “My boss said he’d like to give you a ride, Ms. Bridger,” the driver said. “No need, I can just grab a taxi,” Quinn replied.
“What’s wrong. Ms. Bridger? You don’t think I’m capable of giving you a ride?” a cool male voice chimed in from inside the
car.
As Quinn bent down slightly, she saw Julius‘ striking face in the backseat. She rubbed her nose, realizing there was really no point in getting into an argument with someone like Julius.
Since he was offering, she figured she might as well save the taxi fare.
“Then I’ll trouble you, Mr. Whitethorn,” she said, and gave the driver her address.
As Quinn got into the car, Trent stepped out of the exhibition hall. He froze for a moment, watching the Maybach slowly pull away into the distance.
Did I… see that right? How could Quinn possibly have gotten into Julius‘ car?
During the rida, Julius said, “Ms. Bridger, your leadership as the former captain of the Falcon Special Forces is impressive. Today’s aerial performance was remarkable.”
Hearing that, Quinn quickly caught on. Julius must’ve looked into her background. “You’re too kind.”
Silence followed. Julius was focused on the book in his hands, while Quinn’s gaze, without realizing it, drifted toward his fingers again. Those hands were elegant and clean, like an artist’s.
But they also looked like they’d seen countless battles. She remembered clearly how, back at the restaurant, he’d handled that gun with absolute confidence. The man definitely knew how to shoot.
Lost in thought, she was suddenly pulled back by Julius‘ voice. “Ms. Bridger, you keep staring at my hands. If you like them so much, do you want me to offer them to you in the future?”
“Cough, cough!” Quinn choked on her own saliva. “No need, I… I was just curious about what book you’re reading, Mr. Whitethorn.”
Mo’s Manuscript of Birds,” he said, showing her the cover,
Quinn’s eyes lit up. “That book’s incredibly rare. You can’t even find it at the library anymore. It’s out of print!”
It was a detailed illustrated book on birds. She had a soft spot for them, and she’d thought about borrowing it before only
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Chapter 19 An Impressive Performance
find out it was no longer in circulation.
And now here it was, right in julius‘ hands.
“The content’s quite good. Would you like to take a look?” he asked.
“No need, we’re almost at my place,” said Quinn.
Soon, the car stopped in front of the mansion Quinn shared with Trent. She got out and had only taken a few steps when Julius‘ driver came jogging over to her.
“Ms. Bridger, my boss asked me to give you this book,” he said, handing her the rare edition of Mo’s Manuscript of Birds.
She hesitated, then quickly said, “There’s really no need. Please thank Mr. Whitethorn for me. That book is incredibly valuable—it’s not right for me to accept it.”
“The boss said, if you don’t want it, just toss it somewhere,” the driver replied. Without waiting for a response, he turned and walked away.
Quinn started after him, but was suddenly cut off by Jacinda, who seemed to appear out of nowhere.
“Wow, Quinn. I always knew you weren’t just some average girl. A mystery man dropping you off in a fancy car and giving you a book? I got it all on camera. Don’t tell me it’s something scandalous?”
Jacinda tried to snatch the book from her.
Quinn swatted her hand away sharply and said in a cold voice, “Jacinda, don’t push your luck.”
Jacinda yelped and pulled her reddening hand back. “You actually hit me? Fine! I saw you get out of that man’s car, and I have pictures. Just wait till my brother gets back. I’d love to hear how you plan to explain this.”
With that, she angrily dialed Trent’s number.
By the time Trent arrived, not only was Jacinda there, but Penelope was sitting in the living room as well.
As soon as she saw her son, Penelope stormed over. “Trent, you won’t believe this. Quinn was caught flirting with some random guy right outside! If Jacinda hadn’t seen it, we’d all still be clueless!”
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