The Royal Naval sub actually arrived earlier than they expected. The commander raised the knots of their speed to break a record of the fastest delivery by sea ever. The Guinness World Records have been notified but the naval decided not to reveal it yet and keep silent.

Somewhere in Pacific…

"Commander, can we just do this once in a while, please? I think I'm going to puke, again."

The Royal Navy sub stayed surface. The rest of the crew experience some motion from the speed they travel and now they've decided to stay outside to breathe some air.

"Commander Sh.e.l.ly, this is Captain Jefferson."

A smaller US Naval s.h.i.+p vessel approaches them. Commander Sh.e.l.ly took his radio and communicate with the s.h.i.+p. Later on, the s.h.i.+p brings down two boxes. They found out it was all expensive drinks and beer.

"A grat.i.tude gift from Crow Corporation."

"Thank you, Captain Jefferson! Send our regards!"

"Copy, Commander."

The s.h.i.+p now left them and join the rest of the US fleet.

"Commander! Just give the order and where ready!"

Commander Sh.e.l.ly shook his head. His crew happily opening a few bottles and began drinking. He checks the box and saw his name in one of the bottles.

"Hmm… this one is a vintage for real."

•••••

Quinn's Mansion

Ca.s.sie is feeling better today and so she decided to walk around the garden. She played with the dogs and she notices a change with Crescent.

"Are you pregnant?" She asked the female dog and feel amazed. Ca.s.sie stroke the dog's tummy and she shows of liking it.

"Ah, congratulations, girl!" Ca.s.sie hugs the dog. Crescent followed her toward the greenhouse.

Ca.s.sie resting on the sofa along with the other dogs but when they began being naughty, Mr. Jing took them away and left Crescent to the Mistress.

"Missy! Here, have something to eat, it's past 3 o'clock…" Daichi places the tray on the table. "Here's your milk."

Ca.s.sie watches Daichi placing the toasted bread in front of her, then a bottle of blueberry jam. She looks at Daichi puzzly.

"I thought, there's no more blueberry jam, brother Daichi."

"Ah, we have a lot, Missy! See?" Daichi winks at her.

Ca.s.sie picked up the bread and she took a spoonful of the jam then spread all over. She took a bite and her face showing satisfaction over the food. Ca.s.sie unconsciously began eating the jam when she's out of toasted bread.

Daichi takes a snapshot of Ca.s.sie and shared to their group chat. Everyone felt relieved seeing a photo of her with a bright face. They can now breathe...

Later the evening before sundown, Quinn went home early today as he promised. The butler told him that the Mistress was on the Library and he found her sleeping on the sofabed. Quinn pushes a few strands of hair that covers her face and tucked in on Ca.s.sie's ear. He was tempted to kiss her now pinkish cheek. He is happy, she wasn't looking pale anymore. It made him so worried about seeing her suffering like this. He gently carried her and bring to their bedroom.

Quinn checks the kitchen if the preparation was complete. After finalizing everything, the maids bring out the food to the poolside where has an open kitchen for grilling party.

Everyone now arrives and help to grill and make other recipes. Ca.s.sie woke up and wonders if who carried her back to the bedroom, but she could smell Quinn's perfume, it must be him. She took a hot bath and get dressed. She chooses a floral printed long dress that has bright colors, she began liking to wear bright-colored clothing lately.

Remembering the beautiful woman with Quinn on the news, she still feels a little jealous. Compare to those women that link to Quinn, they all mature lady but beautiful. She's only 18 and the traces of immaturity still could see on her face. Ca.s.sie picked up the lipstick and applied some light makeup. She heard the bedroom door opens and Quinn calling out her.

"Ca.s.sandra?"

She is a little hesitant to face him but she glances at his direction. "Am coming down soon," she said and put down the makeup brush she's been using.

She wonders why Quinn did not speak. She looks at him and his intense gazes could burn her. The way he looks at her is like he is undressing her. His eyes were like looking at her naked body. She looks away and avoided his burning gazes. She could feel her cheeks blushed.

"Am finished now. Let's go." She walks past him when Quinn spoke again.

"Ca.s.sandra," he paused a moment like weighing the words he wanted to say.

"You're very beautiful."

Ca.s.sie doesn't know how to react. Or maybe she expects another word from him.

"I love you…"

Quinn expresses even though she stayed silent. She feels that Quinn now standing in front of her. Ca.s.sie looks up and opened her mouth but she can't bring herself to utter a word.

He put two of his fingers to her lips and shush her. He presses his forehead onto her and closes his eyes. Quinn sighed.

"Let's go. They all now waiting." Quinn turned around and about to step away when he felt Ca.s.sandra's hand on his back pulling his s.h.i.+rt.

He let her weak punches. .h.i.t his back. He could hear a faint sob from her while pressing her head on his back. Quinn turned around and wipes her tears then kiss her.

"I'm sorry…" Quinn murmurs, brus.h.i.+ng her lips with his kisses.

"I hate you…" she keeps crying between hiccups.

"I love you… I truly do... you are the only one I could ever love in every life I have..."

Quinn was about to kiss Ca.s.sie again when his phone won't stop ringing. He frustratingly reaches his pocket and answered the call angrily.

"What?" He pulled the phone away from his ear as the caller where shouting.

"Where is Missy? She has to see who's here! Bring her quickly, boss!" Daichi reported excitedly.

Quinn hangs up the call and throws his phone on the nearest sofa. No more annoying calls tonight.

Sometimes, there are words just leave it unsaid and let the heart speak.....

•••••

Small scene...

"Eh? The boss just hangs up? What's with him?"

Daichi turned around and saw every eye glaring at him...

"What? What did I do wrong?"

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