Chapter 5 An Unwanted Man
Chapter 5 An Unwanted Man
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“Stop it. They were just talking nonsense. They didn’t mean to hurt your feelings!” Trent said.
Disappointment flickered in Quinn’s eyes. Even when she was slandered to that extent, Trent still wouldn’t defend her in the slightest.
“What would it take for their words to be considered hurtful? Do I need to kneel, slap myself, and say I shouldn’t have married you?” Quinn sneered. “Don’t forget that it was you who proposed to me in the first place, Trent!”
Trent’s buddies exchanged uneasy glances, and even Sidonie’s complexion seemed a bit off.
A flash of displeasure crossed Trent’s eyes as he grabbed Quinn’s hand. “Let’s not do this here. Let’s talk at
home.”
“No. Let’s just say everything right here.” Quinn shrugged off his hand. “Frankly, you and Sidonie make a good pair. One’s a cheater, and the other’s a mistress. I wish the two you to live happily ever after.”
The color drained from Trent’s face, while Sidonie’s complexion turned deathly pale in an instant.
One of Trent’s buddies, Yorick, retorted, “Quinn, what gives you the right to speak ill of Sidonie? In what way do you think you can compare to her? What makes you think Quinn should love you, an orphan and a graduate from a diploma mill, instead of Sidonie?”
“What a load of bullsh*t!” Laura stormed forward, fuming. “What nonsense about a diploma mill? Quinn graduated from National Defense University!”
“Hahaha!” Laughter erupted all around. “Can you believe that a graduate from a diploma mill is actually saying that she graduated from National Defense University?”
“Quinn, you and your friend are truly two peas in a pod. You two are equally shameless!”
Sidonie’s complexion had significantly improved as she stood up, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “If you’re going to brag, you should back it up openly. Falsely claiming your own qualifications will only make you a clown!”
Laura was livid. “Why would there be a need to lie? You can easily verify it on the academic website!”
Quinn held her friend back, her cool gaze fixed on Sidonie. “I don’t need you to judge my educational background!”
Sidonie frowned upon hearing that. Clearly, she’s just been exposed for falsely claiming her qualifications. She should be feeling guilty and embarrassed. Why does she seem so unabashedly calm about it? Her attitude is unsettling!
Just then, Sidonie caught sight of a few figures approaching from not too far away, looking as though they were about to pass by their table.
Among them, there was one individual she recognized.
“Professor Griffin!” Sidonic called out, a smile dancing on her lips. “It’s been a while. Are you also here for a meal? What a coincidence.”
Gordon Griffin recognized Sidonie and said, “Oh, it’s you. It’s been a while.”
Gordon had some connections with the Stonehurst family, and they interacted occasionally.
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“You’re a professor at National Defense University. Interestingly, someone at our table claims to be a graduate from there. I wonder if you might know her,” Sidonie said.
Meanwhile, the others, as if anticipating a spectacle, chimed in, “Exactly! Quinn, didn’t you say you graduated from National Defense University? You must surely recognize your own professors!”
With a leisurely stride, Quinn moved forward. “Professor Griffin, it’s been a while.”
“Wow! You really know how to put on a show!”
“You really see yourself as a graduate from National Defense University, huh?”
“How could Professor Griffin possibly know you?”
The belittling and mocking words were echoing around, but they came to an abrupt halt when they saw Gordon gently patting Quinn’s shoulder.
“I didn’t expect to see you here. It’s been several years since we last met,” Gordon said.
“That’s right. It’s been quite a few years. How have you been keeping?” Quinn responded.
“Everything’s fine! I’ve heard about the matter regarding your parents. My condolences,” Gordon said with a soft sigh.
“Thanks,” Quinn responded softly.
Those who had originally planned to enjoy the spectacle were all wearing faces of surprise at that moment.
Sidonie’s eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief. “Professor Griffin, d–do you really know her?”
“Of course. I used to teach her. How could I not know her? Back then, she was the top science student in Jexburgh. Her arrival at the campus even caused quite a stir,” Gordon stated.
Those who had been waiting to see a spectacle, at that moment, their faces couldn’t be described as anything less than unsightly.
Quinn was the top science student in Jexburgh. Anyone who studied knew just how difficult it was to achieve such a status.
In fact, she could definitely be described as a genius.
Moreover, it was said that getting into National Defense University was even more challenging than Qudnard University. Not only did one need excellent academic performance, but one also had to be physically fit.
The color in Sidonie’s face fluctuated between shades of red and white. Just a moment ago, she had been confidently dismissing Quinn as a mere clown.
At that moment, it seemed as though she had become the clown.
Trent was also full of surprise. He had never known about these things. Quinn had never mentioned her accolades to him before.
At that moment, he suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity with the wife he had shared his life with for three years.
“Professor Griffin, is this your student?” A cool male voice suddenly rang out, snapping everyone back to reality.
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“Yes.” Gordon introduced the two to each other, “This is my student, Quinn Bridger. Quinn, this is Julius Whitethorn, Mr. Whitethorn from Whitethorn Group.”
As soon as Julius Whitethorn’s name was mentioned, everyone’s expressions immediately changed.
The former head of the Whitethorn family, Edward, had passed away, and his successor was none other than Julius.
Eagerness shone in everyone’s eyes. If they could establish even the slightest connection with Julius, they knew they would reap considerable benefits.
“Hello, Ms. Bridger.” Julius extended his hand politely.
It was then that Quinn realized the man standing before her was the same one she had seen at the entrance of the funeral parlor.
However, at that moment, without the shield of an umbrella, the man’s face was even more clearly etched in her eyes.
His hair was slicked back, revealing a full forehead, a high–bridged nose, and lips as delicate as water. Beneath his long eyebrows, a pair of profound black eyes was as still and deep as the ocean itself.
Although the man was speaking to her gently at that moment, it was impossible to discern what he was truly thinking.
“Hello, Mr. Whitethorn,” said Quinn as she extended her hand for a handshake.
His hands were clean and pretty, with distinct knuckles. When Quinn shook his hand, she felt an instinctive sense of crisis.
It felt as though those hands could turn into lethal weapons at any moment.
It was a brief handshake.
Others nearby were eager to engage in conversation with Julius as well.
Julius seemed to lack interest in anyone else, saying, “Professor Griffin, let’s head to the private room first.”
Gordon nodded, giving Quinn a few pieces of advice before he continued walking ahead with Julius.
Trent then walked up to Quinn, saying in a dissatisfied tone, “Why didn’t you tell me you were a top science student from National Defense University?”
Quinn looked at Trent with a nonchalant expression, for he had never asked before.
“Does it matter?” she asked.
Just as Trent was about to speak, a gunshot suddenly rang out in the restaurant.
Someone in the restaurant pulled out a gun and fired in the direction of Julius.
Immediately after, there were continuous shricks of terror.
Just then, Quinn was abruptly shoved with a forceful push. She stumbled, nearly falling over.
From the corner of her eye, she noticed Trent lifting Sidonie in his arms, seeking refuge beside the folding
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The person who had pushed her moments prior was Trent.
When the crisis hit, Trent chose to save Sidonie instead of Quinn, his wife.
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How many more times is Trent going to let me down? A coldness enveloped Quinn’s heart as she stared blankly at Trent, her face devoid of any expression. Didn’t he think I could be hit by a stray bullet when he pushed me?
As if he had sensed her gaze, Trent looked toward Quinn, a flash of guilt crossing his face.
When he heard the gunshot, his only thought was to protect Sidonie. By the time he came to his senses, he had already pushed Quinn away.
Upon reflection, he wanted to appease Quinn. He knew she was a woman who was easily pacified. In the past, even if he made mistakes, a few soothing words would always rectify the situation.
Right when he wanted to appease Quinn, his eyes suddenly widened in shock. He saw Quinn’s lips moving, Jopening and closing as she said, “Trent, I don’t want you anymore.”
