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The Divorced Military Queen Awakens (by Sadie Baxter) novel Chapter 266

Chapter 266 Regret Laid Bare

Chapter 266 Regret Laid Bare

QuinnI didn’t come to plead for my mother or Jacinda, Jacinda must face the consequences of what she did. I’m here to apologize to you. If I’d known you were the one who saved my life, I’d have cherished you more than anyone.

Instead. I ruined everything chasing Sidoni.

Yet Quinn’s expression stayed perfectly calm.

You don’t believe me?Trent asked..

She actually smiled. So, if I’m your lifesaver, you treasure me. If I’m not, the three years you neglected. me were perfectly fineright?

Trent stammered, II just want you to know I regret everything, Quinn. I truly do.”

You’re unbelievable,” she said, revulsion plain. A scoundrelthrough and through.”

What?He looked stunned.

Your regret exists only because you discovered I’m your savior. If gratitude means so much, you have vowed to marry no one but the person who pulled you from that river.

But that person is you,Trent whispered.

should

And if it weren’t? Would I deserve to be ignored and gaslighted? Did your feelings for Sidonie vanish merely because she didn’t rescue you?

The words got lodged in Trent’s throat.

If affection hinges on who saves you, perhaps jump into the river again. Let someone else drag you to shorebut this time, get the name right.

With that, Quinn slid into the car.

Laura followed, and the sedan eased out of the lot.

Trent stood frozen until Penelope and Jacinda hurried over.

Trent, where’s Quinn? Did you warn her not to kick Jacinda while she’s down?Penelope asked.

Jacinda tugged at his sleeve, her voice urgent. Court’s coming up soon. Can’t you hire some toptier lawyers? The ones we have nowno one’s even heard of them. They’re going to lose. You have the money -can’t you spend a little to help me and Mom?

ix it Trent shot his sister a furious glare. I’ve told you the company’s cash flow is strangled. If we ca fast, we’ll go bankrupt. Yet you still think I’m made of money? Jacinda, other than burning cash, what can you do?

Jacinda stared at him in shock. Bankrupt? How could that happen! Trent, you took the company public in only three years. If anyone can find a way out, it’s you!

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Chapter 266 Regret Laid Bare

Trent gave a bleak smile. If Quinn were still running the company, it would never have sunk this low. All of it, every cracked beam and leaking account, was Sidonie’s fault. Without her, he would still have a loving wife, a thriving business, a future bright enough to blind himinstead, the company wobbled on the edge of ruin.

Although the police had recovered the final transfer Sidonie sent from his phoneabout fifty million wired to Lindgrenthe strict protocol meant the funds would not return for at least three months. Three months might as well be a lifetime. By then, the company would be nothing but cooled ashes. He needed to decide his next move, and fast.

Meanwhile, at Weston’s law firm, Harlan lounged across the couch, chin propped on his hand. Uncle Weston, did you summon me here just so I could watch you work?

Weston set aside the signed document and looked up. What exactly is going on between you and Laura Wentworth?

Harlan shrugged. We’re friends, nothing more. Honestly, if Quinn weren’t involved, our paths would never even cross.

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