Substitute Wife, Genius CEO novel Chapter 560

Silas pointed a finger toward Summer and Vivian.

Natalia immediately pivoted to face them, launching into another round of apologies.

Summer observed Natalia's face with quiet calculation.

The woman was mouthing all the right words, and her expression seemed convincingly remorseful. But the look in her eyes betrayed her—there was absolutely zero genuine regret lurking in those depths.

Moreover, Summer couldn't shake the nagging feeling that she recognized Natalia's eyes. She had definitely seen that gaze somewhere before.

Whatever the reason, Summer felt an instant, instinctual aversion to the woman.

Maybe it was because she had nearly ruined Tessa's wedding, or maybe it was because she shared a syllable in her Chinese name with Lilith.

Regardless, Summer simply could not stand her.

Once Preston and Natalia finally left, Summer turned to Silas. "Business associate?"

"No," Silas replied. "The Quinn family built their empire out in The Caribbean Basin. They run the top syndicate in Toulon, and Preston is their newly appointed patriarch. He recently returned stateside to expand their investments. We crossed paths once."

Vivian looked surprised. "That's Preston Quinn? I heard he was an illegitimate son who lived his whole life in exile."

Silas nodded. "That's right. The Quinn family's internal power struggles were notoriously bloody. His father's legitimate sons were all killed off, so they had no choice but to bring Preston back. No one expected him to ruthlessly seize complete control of the empire."

"He's absolutely ruthless," Vivian added. "Rumor has it that the moment he took power, he threw his own father into prison and completely dismantled the authority of all his uncles. Anyone who stepped out of line vanished—forced suicides, sudden overdoses... Not a single one of them met a good end."

Just then, Nurse Henderson walked into the suite carrying a bright bouquet of sunflowers. "Ms. Vance, a gentleman outside asked me to bring these to you. He wishes you a speedy recovery."

"Did he give a name?" Summer asked.

Silas recognized the arrangement immediately. "It's Xavier."

Disgust instantly washed over Summer's face.

Catching her drift, Silas reached out. "I'll take those."

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