After a few moments, Quentin took a deep breath, attempting to calm the turmoil of his thoughts." We must gather ourselves," he declared to the bodyguard over the phone." My dear sir, what should we do about Al-Aziz ? " the bodyguard asked, his voice filled with anger." We will deal with him later," Quentin replied firmly, his mind already working on formulating a plan." For now, I insist you return to the residence. We will decide on our next course of action once you are back and safe."The bodyguard grumbled in agreement, and Quentin ended the call. Two minutes later, Quentin picked up his second phone and called Arjun." Arjun, it is imperative that you return to the residence," he urged in a hurried voice." Is everything alright, Quentin ? " Arjun asked, concern evident in his voice." We have much to discuss, but not over the phone," Quentin replied in an enigmatic tone." I will explain everything once you arrive. So, come back as soon as possible."With that, he ended the

Arjun watched Quentin and Lakshmi engage in animated conversation from the other side of the room, and a smile formed on his face." I did the right thing by insisting that Quentin attend this gala," he thought, convinced of the positive impact it had on him.Later in the evening, immersed in the enchanting atmosphere of the charity gala, Quentin and Lakshmi found themselves seated at a beautifully decorated table.The candles cast a soft glow on their faces as they prepared to savor their dinner.As the first course was served, Lakshmi turned her gaze toward Quentin, a grateful smile on her lips." Quentin, I must say it's a true pleasure to meet you tonight," she declared, her voice filled with sincerity.Quentin's eyes lit up with genuine gratitude." The pleasure is mutual, Lakshmi. Your presence has a reassuring quality that puts me at ease," he replied, appreciating this pleasant conversation.Encouraged by their budding relationship, Lakshmi decided to confide in Quentin about

[The next day.]The gentle morning light filtered through the curtains, gently awakening Lakshmi from her peaceful slumber.She slowly opened her eyes, clinging to the sweet memories of a enchanting dream that was slowly fading away.Gracefully stretching her arms above her head, she let out a soft yawn and delicately rubbed her eyes before sitting up on her king-size bed, feeling perfectly cocooned in comfort.Yet, despite this morning tranquility, a sense of excitement and restlessness seized her.Her mind was filled with images and emotions from her magical encounter with Quentin the previous night.Without hesitation, she picked up her phone from the bedside table and dialed Quentin's number, letting anticipation dance in her heart.At the other end of the line, Quentin was juggling with his son Ethan, savoring every moment of their playful interaction.Suddenly, a phone call was heard, and Quentin, wearing a wide smile, answered." Hello, Lakshmi," he warmly greeted." Hello, Que

Quentin took a moment to reflect and then declared resolutely." Very well, in that case, we will approach this matter in a different way. I will diligently conduct this internal investigation on this individual without ever revealing your identity. "" Furthermore, we will take care of finding you a position within one of our subsidiaries where he will be unable to reach you, " he added.A sigh of relief escaped Murielle, who warmly thanked Quentin, touched by his kindness and desire to protect her.Suddenly, a loud noise echoed at the office entrance, interrupting the conversation between Murielle and Quentin.The door swung open violently, and Lakshmi stormed into the room, her face filled with anger." Quentin ! Who allows your secretary to act like this ? " she exclaimed.Right behind her, Quentin's secretary appeared, out of breath." Sir, please accept my apologies. I tried in vain to restrain Miss Lakshmi, but she refused to listen..." she apologized." It's fine, Sophie. Plea

" Legally, the company bears your name, but it doesn't belong to you exclusively. I also have a say," Arjun retorted, not letting himself be disheartened." It's crucial that you understand it's my blood, sweat, and tears that contributed to building Chen Enterprises," he added, his eyes shining with fierce determination." However, Mr. Kapoor was right from the beginning because you treat me no better than a mere employee," he continued with some bitterness, emotions intertwining on his face.Quantin scowled, taken aback by Arjun's resilience." Be careful, Arjun. I have generously compensated you for your contributions."" It's not about money," Arjun replied sharply." It's about respect. Therefore, I demand to be an associate and co-owner of Chen Enterprises. I've more than earned it."Quantin shook his head, realizing that the situation was far more complicated than he had imagined." I'm afraid I cannot agree to that. The shareholding structure remains unchanged."Arjun clench