"Spill it, what do you want in exchange for the antidote?" Everett was certain that the grand gesture Quincy made against Dorothy wasn't going to end with the antidote being easily handed over, especially not after she had been forcibly brought here by his people.

The antidote in that suitcase was either a fake, or... it wasn't the whole thing.

"I want you to agree to marry me." Quincy's voice was soft when she said it, but her determination was crystal clear without a hint of hesitation.

She used to feel like a small boat adrift at sea, unnoticed and uncared for in terms of her thoughts and well-being. But now, things were different.

having Everett at her

was just as firm, "If this is about your family's need for funding for that acquisition project, I can provide the funds, and I promise you won't have to go through my father in the future." He didn't want to burn bridges with Quincy. Getting

Quincy maintained her innocent and gentle facade, smiling, "Becoming Mrs. Lopez givesa title that freesfrom being manipulated." Especially by her own parents! Otherwise, if they failed to let

don't mistake it for patience." His words

will be able to save Ms. Sanchez. She must

Kevin returned with Quincy's suitcase and handed it to

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