ra was kind of surprised, not entirely sure if she was imagining it, but the way Quinn was looking at Dn didn''t exactly scream ''business partner.''


    When Quinn saw ra walk in, her face fell. ra worked here and got to see Dn every day, while she had toe up with all sorts of excuses like delivering projects and discussing contracts just to get a glimpse of him. That really got under her skin.


    Then she remembered that nasty little n of hers. Ryan was still recovering in the hospital. Maybe she should make sure he never wakes up. That way, ra could never return to the Bradford family.


    The idea sent a shiver of excitement through her.


    ra caught the brief, malicious glint in Quinn''s eyes and instinctively went on guard.


    Quinn just gave a sweet smile. "ra, working at Ferguson Corporation seems amazing. I''m kinda jealous."


    ra moved closer to Dn, picking up the coffee from the table without giving Quinn the time of day. "Your perfume''s way too strong. Mr. Dn''s not a fan of overpowering scents."


    Right as she said it, Dn gave a cooperative little cough, like he really was bothered by the smell.


    Quinn hade with the intent to charm Dn, so naturally she felt the rejection like a dagger to the heart.


    ra took that moment to lean in a bit. "Mr. Dn, let me get you a fresh cup of coffee. This one''s cold."


    Quinn''s eyes lit up when she noticed the marks on ra''s neck.


    Today, ra was wearing a high-neck top, but it was loose enough that a little movement revealed the red marks underneath.


    "ra! Do you have a boyfriend? When are you bringing him over? I''m sure Dad would be thrilled. Mom''s been worried you''d never find someone."


    ra instinctively touched her cor, feeling a bit uneasy.


    Quinn''s eyes brimmed with distaste at her action. ''Is it not a boyfriend? Maybe just a fling? ra, ra, I thought you were so prim and proper, but turns out you''re out there hooking up. Ha, who cares if you''re pretty? Dn''s not into someone who''s been around.''


    With that thought, she felt more confident.


    "Now that Simon''s not always by your side, you''re free to enjoy a love life."


    ra chuckled softly, "Yeah, unlike you and Simon, sneaking around. Congrats on finally being legit."


    Quinn felt a wave of rage, her face turning red, "ra!"


    How dare she embarrass her like that, especially in front of Dn!


    ra was already out the door with the coffee cup. Usually, she''d pick the finest beans and grind them herself for Dn, but with Quinn lurking around, clearly up to no good, she just grabbed the staff''s go-to instant coffee. In less than a minute, she was back.


    Dn was surprised at how quickly she returned, and as he took a sip, his brow furrowed deeply.


    ra started wiping down the marble desk with a napkin, clearly not nning to leave.


    Quinn''s back was ramrod straight with anger. "ra, Mr. Dn and I have important things to discuss. Could you step out for a bit?"


    Dn had only given her ten minutes to fix the contract, and time was almost up.


    ra gave her a smile, continuing to wipe the desk with dedication. "Sorry, I promised Mr. Dn I''d stay by his side, and there''s nothing I can''t hear. I''m his right-hand woman now."