Even after a few days, the Fletcher Family was still saddened by Irene’s death. However, what happened to Celine in the subsequent days completely diverted their attention.
After all, both Irene and Celine were the two most popular young women in the Fletcher Family. Irene used the platform that her parents had laid before her, which made her no different from a decoration. However, Celine had relied on her own abilities to become the first Young Lady of the Fletcher Family.
Back then, in order to protect Celine, Joel had almost fought with Cooper since she was more important to the Fletcher Family due to her position as the genuine descendant.
As the matter slowly died down, weeds started to grow on Irene’s grave. After Sophia was bailed, she worked from home.
“Quinton, I’ve told you this before—if you continue to pester my daughter, I’ll turn you into minced meat!”
As soon as Quinton had appeared at the entrance of the Edwards Family, Cooper tied him up in the house.
Sophia heard the dogs barking loudly, so she ran out in her flip-flops just in time to see Cooper punching Quinton. Upon seeing that, she quickly tried to calm her father down.
“Alright; that’s enough. Dad, just let him off the hook for once. It’s because of him that Carmen is able to safely return to us. Stop turning people into minced meat at any time you like. When Carmen returns, she’s going to be shocked upon seeing you this way.”
At the mention of his darling granddaughter, Cooper finally calmed down and released his grip on Quinton’s collar.
Even though Quinton was almost punched, he smoothed the wrinkles on his black tuxedo while retaining the same expression after he was released. Then, he smiled at Cooper. “Mr. Mitchell I’ve just saved your granddaughter. Don’t you think that your attitude is a bit uncalled for?”
Cooper replied, “Get lost.”
Sophia knew the reason why Quinton was here. With just a video call, she was able to summon him to the place and caused him to be behind bars, where he almost lost his life in the process. Even though he finally came out unscathed, she wanted to at least thank him and give an explanation.
“Dad, let me speak to Hope. After that, I’ll send him away,” she quickly said.
Cooper obviously refused to grant her request. Even though Quinton had done something good once by rescuing Carmen, Cooper did not forget that he was still Phantom Wolf—the same one who killed many people. If he wants to kill Sophia, there are at least ten different ways for him to do so with his bare hands in seconds!
In the end, Cooper obliged and agreed for them to virtually bid farewell.
Just like the last time in Africa, Quinton was brought into a room and faced a screen that Sophia was in.
Quinton himself knew that it was reasonable for Cooper to forbid her from getting close to him, seeing how many murders he had committed. If there is a choice, who would want to choose the high-risk path with lots of effort but little in return?
Then, the video-call with Sophia started.
On the other side of the screen, she looked beautiful even though she had no makeup on. The video was in high resolution, which revealed every inch of her skin. It was obvious that her skin was now in great condition and the scars she had were also very faint. Even if she did not wear any makeup, her scars could no longer be seen.
However, Quinton could never forget how she looked when her entire body was rotten to the point where her bones could be seen.
It was a miracle that she could still sit there and have a word with him.
Upon looking at him on the other end of the video call, Sophia had mixed feelings.
Up until now, she still did not know her feelings toward Quinton. Is it hate? Or guilt? Or… love? He was the one who snatched me from my family. My life had just started yet he took it away, causing me to be separated from my husband and my daughter. Carmen almost died in Africa. I should hate him, but with my mixed feelings, I don’t even know what I’m feeling.
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