Chapter 22 Win Mr. Quinn Back

The air around instantly stilled. Lila Cross and Sophia Cross stared in shock at Adrian Quinn and Lila, then exchanged glances. "You… you're Mr. Quinn!?" Finally, Sophia frowned, summoning the courage to speak. Adrian Quinn faintly curled his lips, one hand resting on Lila's shoulder. "That's right." Beside them, Eleanor Cross was too stunned to utter a word. Impossible! She had originally schemed to have Lila take her place in marrying Mr. Quinn precisely because she refused to wed a cruel, hideous man. The rumored Mr. Quinn was a fire-scarred monster—twisted, violent, and feared by all. Yet the man before them now was strikingly handsome, radiating nobility and an arrogance that demanded reverence. "Husband, you haven't met them yet." Lila proudly linked her arm through Adrian's, smiling lightly. "These are my stepmother, Eleanor Cross, and my stepsister, Sophia Cross." Adrian raised an eyebrow, amused. "Familiar faces, I see." "Since they're Lila's family, I'll overlook your indiscr