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With these words, Alexander ended the call, his attention shifting towards Quinn. He allowed her the first move
in their silent chess game.
After a moment of internal struggle, Quinn raised her hands, her fingers dancing in the air as she signed, "Can
Juliet stay?"
"Is this your reason for seekingout?" Alexander questioned, his gaze narrowing as Quinn's eyes fell, her hair
acting as a veil to hide her emotions.
She continued her silent plea, her hands signing with a sense of urgency, "Don't you remember her?"
His gaze remained impassive, his tone equally indifferent, "What does it matter if | remember? What changes if |
don't? Am | expected to care for every Kennedy servant until their dying day?"
His words struck Quinn like a dagger to the heart. She slowly raised her eyes to meet his icy stare, doubting for
the first tif this man had any capacity for compassion.
Alexander closed the distance between them, leaning in closer, "She may stay, but only if you sever your ties
with Abigail.
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solve this puzzle. Choosing is impossible because there is no correct answer.' Quinn's realization dawned.
Alexander's gaze bore into her clear eyes, silently awaiting her decision. The silence stretched on, tslipping
away in the quiet tension.
Quinn slowly raised her hand and signed, "Would you do the sto Getty?
"His eyes darkened momentarily at her gesture before returning to her face, "Are you questioning me?"
Quinn's lips tightened, her fair face taking on an uncharacteristic resolve. She gestured, "I've never asked you for
anything. Can't you grantthis one request?"
Alexander caught her gesturing fingers in his grip, halting her movement. He whispered, "No," then added after
a pause, "Not this time."
A bitter smile pulled at Quinn's dry lips. She thought, 'This one tis all | asked for.
"You can't be too greedy," he said, his voice as deep as before, holding her hands to prevent further
communication. "Since you can't make a choice, allowto choose for you.
"Panic flared in Quinn's eyes as she tried to pull away from Alexander. Her struggles only caused him to tighten
his grip, her wrists aching under the pressure. Desperate, she opened her mouth to scream, but no sound came
out. Alexander's gaze turned icy as he forced her hands onto the edge of the desk. The hard edge dug into her
waist. She straightened her body, a familiar pain radiating from her abdomen.
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