I Stopped Waiting and Started Loving novel Chapter 210

Everyone turned their heads toward the source of the sound.

Quentin was leaning back on the sofa, his long fingers casually spinning his phone.

Realizing everyone was staring at him, he didn't even bother lifting an eyelid, making it seem as if that mocking scoff had been a collective hallucination.

He swiped his thumb across the screen, checked the time, and a nearly imperceptible frown creased his forehead.

Beatrice's expression grew even uglier at Quentin's blatant sneer.

Her skepticism toward Parrish's pathetic excuses deepened completely.

"Parrish," Beatrice said, her tone carrying a distinct edge of warning. "To ensure my daughter isn't wronged, our family naturally ran a thorough background check on your romantic history. From what I know, the woman who saved your life is named Bonnie Hayes. But the one who supposedly helped you recover your memories is Seraphina Miller. Juggling two different women doesn't exactly scream 'treating them like sisters.'"

"There are plenty of ways to repay a debt. Give them money, give them status—our family wouldn't object to either. But I absolutely do not want to hear that you're sacrificing yourself to repay them."

Beatrice's words were brutally sharp, turning Parrish's face a shade paler.

He utterly despised the Xavier family's arrogant, condescending attitude.

However, the York family desperately needed this commercial alliance to break into the Arlington market. He had no choice but to keep playing the game.

Just as he prepared to fire back a cold retort, Helena hastily jumped in with a placating, obsequious smile.

"Oh, Beatrice, you really can't blame my son for this. You have no idea what it's like out there. Those classless gold diggers have a million dirty tricks, and they absolutely refuse to leave him alone."

"You know very well that with his looks and net worth, he's at the very top of Harlow City's bachelor list. Women are practically breaking their necks trying to throw themselves at him. He simply chose one to act as a public shield to keep the rest of the tramps away. He never actually cared about her."

"Now that he's engaged to Vivian, he'll definitely cut all ties with those messy women. You have my word on that."

Hearing this, Beatrice's expression softened a fraction, and she glanced at her husband, Raymond.

Maintaining a stern expression, Raymond smoothly seized the opportunity to shift the conversation, beginning to negotiate the post-engagement corporate terms with Tobias.

The hypocritical buzz of businessmen negotiating filled the room.

Quentin continued spinning his phone rhythmically. He checked the time again.

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