Chapter 310 Despicable Duo


    Lucas finally understood why Wynter had won over the hearts of those in Harmony Community.


    She was young and insightful, not to mention driven and cool-headed. He looked forward to hearing


    about her legendary feats in Kingbourne.


    However, some things prevented them from getting a clear picture,


    and it would take time to uncover them all.


    Meanwhile, over at the Quinnells’ residence in Kingbourne, Naomi once again found herself barred


    from entering the house.


    She was holding a thermos sk containing hot soup, and she looked visibly upset as she demanded,


    “Alexis, I’ve brought tonic for Grandpa, and it’s supposed to be good for him. The doctors watched me


    make it, and they would have stopped me if they thought it would be bad for


    Grandpa.”


    “I’m sorry, Ms. Naomi,” Alexis said indifferently. “But Mr. Quinnell Senior’s condition is unpredictable


    and can quickly go from good to


    bad. We have been advised by the specialist to monitor his diet


    closely and do away with any risky tonics.”


    Naomi tightened her grip on the thermos sk. Tears welled up in her eyes as she objected, “Alexis,


    listen to yourself! What do you even mean by ‘risky tonics”?”


    “There, there, Ms. Naomi,” Fionaforted soothingly.


    She red at Alexis and added angrily, “What does a secretary know about tonics anyway? I see no


    reason why Mr. Quinnell Senior’s


    granddaughter has to be subject to such scrutiny when she’s delivering food to him!


    “Ms. Naomi scalded herself while preparing that tonic, and you’re just


    going to let her efforts go to waste?”


    Naomi chewed on her l*p, looking wounded.


    Fiona bristled and snapped at Alexis, “I’ve been working for the Quinnells for 20 years, and never have


    I heard anything so ridiculous!


    Move!”


    However, Alexis did not budge from the door.


    Grimacing, Fiona threatened, “Do you want Mr. Quinnell to hear of this and demote you when he gets


    back?”


    “I’m Mr. Quinnell Senior’s personal secretary, so my position is not under Mr. Quinnell’s purview,” Alexis


    answered pleasantly with a smile


    as he adjusted his sses.


    The more unfazed he was, the angrier Fiona got. If Naomi wasn’t allowed entry into the house, it would


    mean the Quinnells didn’t recognize her as one of their own. In other words, Fabian’s refusal to see her


    was a form of humiliation.


    Unable toprehend the old man’s thoughts, Fiona grabbed Naomi


    by the elbow and attempted to storm past Alexis.


    However, Naomi still had her wits about her. She knew that if she


    were to barge into the house, she had as good as acknowledged that


    the Quinnells wanted nothing to do with her.


    If she simply turned around and walked away without causing a


    scene, then she could at least y this off as a failed visit on ount


    of Fabian’s poor health.


    As such, she bit her l*p and clutched Fiona’s hand, saying, “Aunt Fiona, we should leave. Grandpa


    must be worn out. We cane back


    another day.”


    “Another day? Ms. Naomi, you didn’t travel all this way to-” Fiona


    protested


    Naomi cut her off brusquely, “Aunt Fiona, we’re leaving now!”


    Fiona saw the vicious gleam in Naomi’s eyes and shuddered. She quickly escorted Naomi off the front


    doorstep. She glowered at Alexis


    before leaving.


    “You can be sure that I’ll call Mr. Quinnell and tell him about this!”


    “Be my guest,” Alexis drawled sarcastically.


    He was starting to understand why Wynter couldn’t stand Fiona and Naomi. They were the reason why


    Wynter had a bad impression of


    the Quinnells. They were rude and high-handed despite their positions


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    in the household.


    Alexis only prayed that Wynter woulde to Kingbourne sooner


    Even a true heiress such as herself did not treat him condescendingly.


    This only made Naomi appear more crass byparison. She was


    merely the Quinnells’ charity case. But she behaved as if she were the


    master of the household. No one with any amount of self-respect


    could tolerate her.


    Alexis might only have been a secretary, but that didn’t mean Naomi


    could talk down to him.


    It was nightfall when Naomi and Fiona returned to the manor.


    Naomi asked Fiona worriedly, “Something’s off about Grandpa. Do you think he’s trying to dissuade my


    parents from legally adopting


    me?”


    “There’s nothing to worry about, Ms. Naomi. Your parents adore you, and Mr. Quinnell Senior has


    certainly never given you a hard time at home. I bet that wench from the vige is just ying games!”


    Fiona seethed, the hatred she had for Wynter shining in her eyes.


    Naomi’s gaze darkened at this. “She’s definitely a problem that we need to get rid of. I need to talk to


    Grandpa before things get worse


    between us.”


    She had only just said this when she heardughtering from


    outside the door.