Shattered Vows: Call Me Auntie Now novel Chapter 3

Quinn stood at the door, gripping the two documents, listening to the conversation inside.

"Dante, how much longer are you going to string Quinn along? When are you getting a divorce so you can marry Vivienne?"-

Someone jeered with a laugh.

A woman's voice rang out, her gentle tone dripping with deliberate innocence. "Don't talk nonsense, guys. I've never wanted to ruin Dante's family."

Someone immediately chimed in, "Vivienne, you're just too kindhearted. When Quinn took advantage of your time abroad to swoop in, she was absolutely shameless!"

"Dante, don't tell me you're actually getting attached to Quinn?"

But Dante simply replied with a nonchalant drawl. "There's no rush."

Quinn couldn't be bothered to listen to another word and pushed the door open.

The raucous noise in the booth died instantly as all eyes locked onto her.

"What are you doing here?" Dante looked up.

"How did you find me? Are you having me followed?"

Quinn scoffed coldly. "Why would I need to investigate? I just need to look at Vivienne's social media to know where you are."

Quinn tossed the folder onto the coffee table and pulled out the thick stack of printed contracts.

She reached out and pushed them right in front of him.

"Sign it."

Dante caught a glimpse of the bold heading "Property Verification Agreement" and raised an eyebrow in surprise. "What's this for out of nowhere?"

"The new Hayes Group is going public soon. Your mother specifically requested that all marital assets be re-verified. It's just a formality. Just sign it."

Quinn's tone was breezy and natural, playing the part of a compliant daughter-in-law perfectly.

True to his status as a ruthless CEO, Dante tapped his finger against the files, his sharp gaze filled with scrutiny.

"A simple property verification form, and you felt the need to deliver it yourself?"

Seeing Dante's attention entirely focused on Quinn, Vivienne felt a surge of panic. Feigning anxiety, she stood up with red-rimmed eyes and reached out to grab Quinn's arm.

"Quinn, please don't be mad. It's my fault you misunderstood. Don't fight with Dante over this..."

"Don't touch me!" Quinn turned sideways to dodge her, spitting out a single word. "Filthy!"

Vivienne swayed as if struck.

Someone immediately shrieked in Vivienne's defense, "Quinn, what are you so smug about?! If you hadn't wedged your way in, would Vivienne have had to suffer all these years?!"

Quinn curled her lips into a smirk. "The mistress seems to be suffering more than the actual wife."

But looking at her now...

Dante smirked, swiftly signing his name on the dotted line. "Go back and take care of our son. I'll be home later."

With her goal achieved, Quinn snatched up the agreement, turned on her heel, and walked out.

Exiting the booth, she headed straight to find her son. But as she walked down the corridor, a horrifying scene caught her eye.

Somehow, Leo had wandered over to the railing by himself.

A little girl suddenly marched up to him, raised her hands, and shoved Leo hard in the back!

If Quinn wasn't mistaken, that little brat was Vivienne's niece!

Caught completely off guard, Leo lost his balance. Half of his little body pitched over the railing, dangling precariously outside the second floor.

His tiny hand instinctively clamped onto a metal bar, his small frame swaying wildly, ready to plummet at any second.

"Baby!"

Terrified out of her mind, Quinn let out a bloodcurdling scream and sprinted desperately toward the stairs.

Maria the nanny finally noticed that Leo had wandered off. Her momentary lapse in attention had nearly caused a fatal disaster!