A Night of Desire-Chapter 84: If There’s a Next Time, Don’t Blame Me for Being Impolite

"President Quinn, I’m sorry. We must have made a mistake." Seeing Chloe Grant standing there, stunned and silent, Ivy Vance stepped forward to apologize for her.

"We had business at the hospital too and just happened to run into Miss Grant and her family. Chloe was only thinking of the Grant family’s reputation, that’s why she lost control of her emotions."

As she spoke, she turned to Clara. "Miss Grant, I’m sorry. We’ll leave right away."

With that, she started to pull Chloe Grant away.

But Seth Quinn’s voice cut in, stopping them. "Hold it! You think you can get away with just an apology?"

Ivy Vance glanced hesitantly at Chloe Grant. ’After all, Chloe was the one who got slapped, while Clara was the one who came out on top. What more do they want from us?’

Having spent the last year getting used to being the pampered young lady of the family, how could Chloe Grant possibly stand being bullied like this?

And from Seth Quinn, of all people! Once she married Miles Quinn, she would be his sister-in-law. Yet here he was, siding with an outsider to bully her. She was naturally resentful and felt deeply wronged, and tears immediately welled in her eyes.

"President Quinn, isn’t it?" Suddenly, a voice broke the tense atmosphere. It was Skylar Hayes. "Just let it go. Let them leave."

Seth Quinn would never disregard the words of his future mother-in-law, but he still glanced at Clara Grant, seeking her opinion. Clara looked at her mother, knowing she didn’t want to make a scene. She then met Seth’s gaze for a second before looking away.

Though it was only a brief glance, Seth Quinn understood her meaning. He turned back to Chloe Grant. "If I ever catch you bullying her again, don’t blame me for what happens next."

Ivy Vance nodded frantically and pulled Chloe Grant to leave, only to be stopped by Seth Quinn once more.

"The phone!"

"Oh, President Quinn, don’t worry. I’ll delete everything completely," Ivy Vance said quickly.

Seth Quinn nodded in satisfaction. "If I see a single one of those photos anywhere, or hear the slightest whisper about what happened here today... well, you know what the consequences will be."

’He hadn’t achieved his objective yet, and it wasn’t the right time to tell Clara the truth about Cherie’s identity. To protect her, he had to cut off any other sources of trouble first.’

With that said, he didn’t spare them another glance and coldly spat out a single word: "Out!"

Ivy Vance didn’t hesitate for a second longer, pulling Chloe Grant out the door at a near run.

The two of them didn’t relax until they were downstairs and safely in their car.

The more Chloe Grant thought about it, the angrier she became. ’That bitch, Clara! Doesn’t she like Miles? How did she get tangled up with Seth Quinn now?’

’What is she playing at? Holding onto the younger brother with one hand and refusing to let go of the older one with the other? Is she trying to prove how irresistible she is?’

’A bitch is a bitch!’

However...

Then, a new thought occurred to Chloe Grant. She remembered the photos of Clara with another man that had already been posted to the university forum. A smug smile spread across her face as she glanced up at a certain window of the hospital.

’Hmph. So what if Seth Quinn has a soft spot for Clara? If he finds out she’s involved with other men, let’s see if he’ll still be so eager to protect her!’

...

「Upstairs in the hospital room」

Just as Chloe Grant and her companion left, Cherie opened her eyes. Seeing Clara, she called out, "Sister..." Her voice was faint, and she looked extremely weak.

"Cherie, you’re awake?" Clara quickly leaned over and stroked her head.

Cherie just nodded, not saying a word, as if she were too weak to even speak.

The sight made both Clara’s and Skylar Hayes’s hearts ache with worry. Their attention was so focused on Cherie that neither of them noticed Seth Quinn and the doctor exchange a glance on the side.

Seth Quinn gave the doctor an almost imperceptible nod. Then, the doctor spoke up.

"We can’t delay treatment for Cherie’s condition any longer. You’re her..."

Before he could finish, Clara understood what he meant.

"Doctor, of course we want to proceed with the treatment. Just tell me roughly how much it will cost. I’ll go raise the funds."

"The initial costs will be around one million. Subsequent expenses are still impossible to estimate."

"That much!" Hearing the figure, Skylar Hayes couldn’t help but worry.

Clara was silent for two seconds, then gritted her teeth. "It’s fine. I’ll figure something out!"

The words had barely left her mouth when she heard a soft cough. She turned, and her eyes landed on Seth Quinn, who had made the sound.