"Jade, you're drunk."
Miles gently pulled his hand free and pulled the covers over her.
Jade had been hoping to use her slight buzz as an excuse to push their relationship to the next level.
But seeing him grab his clothes to head to Hunter's room left her bitterly disappointed.
She bit her lower lip. "Miles, are you tired of me?"
"No, Jade. You rest here. Hunter and I still have some work to go over."
Miles genuinely had business matters to discuss with his assistant, but tears quickly welled up in Jade's eyes. She threw herself into his arms.
"Miles..."
Just as she leaned up to kiss him, Miles turned his face away. "Jade, Hunter is waiting."
Rejected again, Jade felt a crushing wave of disappointment. "Miles..."
"Get some sleep, Jade. I'm heading over."
...
Friday arrived quickly. Quinn had to head to the airport for her business trip with Mr. Sinclair. The twins each gave her a big kiss on the cheek. "Mommy, have a safe trip! We'll be waiting for you!"
Caleb's crisp, sweet voice carried a hint of reluctance. "Mommy, have a safe trip. I'll take good care of Luna."
A secretive gleam flashed in his dark eyes. Today was the day he was entering the competition.
Yara cheered him on, insisting he would definitely make it to the finals, beat all the kids his age, and advance to compete against the older kids!
"Be good. Take care of your sister, and call me if you need anything."
"I will."
Quinn met up with Eleanor and Mr. Sinclair at the Fairmont International Airport, and they boarded their flight together.
After over ten hours in the air, the plane touched down in the international metropolis of Callan City.
Mr. Pierce was deeply impressed. Eager to finalize the partnership, he formally invited them to a gala being held the following night at Caulfield Manor.
Miles nodded, accepting the invitation with polished grace.
...
On the other side of the city, Chloe International, the company Mr. Sinclair was negotiating with, was also attending the manor gala.
After a highly successful meeting, they enthusiastically invited Mr. Sinclair, Quinn, and the rest of the team to join them.
They specifically insisted that Elora attend, endlessly praising her elegance, poise, and classic beauty.
Unable to decline such high praise, Quinn accepted the invitation with professional grace.
That evening, Eleanor knocked on Quinn's door holding a stunning evening gown. "Quinn, I searched everywhere for this dress. It's perfectly your style and exactly your size."
The gown was breathtakingly elegant—a sophisticated, backless design that wasn't overly revealing in the front.
"Go try it on! Mr. Sinclair and I will wait for you in the lobby in thirty minutes."

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: She Walked Away With His Twins While He Begged the Ground She Walked On
I would have accepted the jerk husband ending up with the heroine if he’s only powerful, intelligent but he’s so powerless and so stupid....
Can you make Ethan be the endgame? That Miles is a total jerk....