Chapter 448: Chapter 448

It’s night, and the helicopter lands on the hospital’s helipad.

As the cabin door opens, Damian Quinn slowly steps out, holding the girl by his side.

The two of them are travel-worn, yet their presence is overwhelmingly strong, sending shivers down one’s spine.

"Master Damian, Old Mrs. Quinn fell down the stairs from the second floor causing a heart attack relapse, and she’s currently in the ICU for emergency treatment."

With each word from Chase Sherman, Damian Quinn’s expression grows colder.

Serena knows he’s worried about Grandma. Grandma had just undergone surgery recently, and given her age, another operation might be too much for her.

Serena presses her red lips tightly, then gently pats the man’s hand, her tone remarkably resolute.

"With me here, I won’t let anything happen to Grandma."

Damian Quinn’s icy demeanor slightly softens upon hearing the girl’s words, gripping her hand tighter, "Brother believes in my little friend."

Serena notices the man’s mood has improved, not wasting any more time saying, "Let’s go."

Chase Sherman immediately responds respectfully, "Yes, Miss Serena."

Spotting the familiar tall and commanding figure striding over quickly, Crystal Joyce’s eyes light up instantly, eagerly running towards the man, calling out sweetly in a high-pitched voice.

But the moment she sees Serena next to him, Crystal Joyce’s gaze turns icy.

How did that scheming Serena come back too?!

Crystal Joyce seethes with anger, yet she conceals it well, quickly reverting to a naive and kind demeanor.

Damian Quinn’s gaze is frigid, like sharp ice blades piercing, making one naturally fearful.

"What are you doing here."

Crystal Joyce senses the man’s undisguised disgust towards her. Her hands clench tightly at her sides, but her face shows a pitiful expression, easily evoking sympathy.

Indeed, the butler, unable to stand it, bravely steps forward to speak, "Master Damian, you’re not in Imperia, the Second Young Master has gone to compete in Rivenne, and with the sudden mishap, everything has been relying on Miss Crystal to manage!"

"Master Damian, it’s fortunate we had Miss Crystal when Old Mrs. Quinn had such a serious incident, otherwise we’d be at a total loss. Thank goodness Miss Crystal is overseeing everything for the Quinn Family!"

The butler’s tone completely positions Crystal Joyce as the pillar, subtly hinting that she is the future mistress of the Quinn Family.

Crystal Joyce discreetly smirks with satisfaction, displaying an appropriate amount of humility, "This is what I should do!"

"Miss Crystal, there’s no need to be modest. Today, thanks to you, Master Damian should properly thank Miss Crystal!"

The butler’s affection for Crystal Joyce deepens with her refusal to take credit, expecting Damian Quinn to view her in a new light. However, the man’s expression only darkens further.

"She’s managing the situation?"

"Did I raise a bunch of useless people?"

His words offer the butler no face, whose elderly visage colors alternately in shame. He’s an elder next to Old Mrs. Quinn, and Master Damian has always treated him with courtesy.

This is the first time he’s been so bluntly disregarded!

"Master Damian, please calm down..."

Serena’s thoughts are entirely on Old Mrs. Quinn being rescued inside, with no concern for anything else, "I’ll go check on Grandma’s condition."

Damian Quinn turns to the girl, his aggressive aura softened, reverting to gentleness, "Okay."

Watching Serena don her surgical gown and enter without looking back, Crystal Joyce grips her hands tighter, feeling her sharp nails dig into her flesh.

She deliberately influenced the manor staff to subconsciously believe she’s the future mistress of the Quinn Family. No woman would tolerate having her position challenged without anger, thus enhancing her beauty and kindness through contrast.

But why doesn’t the scheming Serena care at all? Not even flaring up with temper—her plan has completely failed!

"Damian, you’ve traveled a long way, you must be tired! Let me get you something to eat!"

Crystal Joyce quickly suppresses her dark emotions, smiling pleasantly at the man, yet this appearance easily pleases men.

But Damian Quinn doesn’t even spare her a glance, his alluring lips coldly uttering a single word.

"Damian... What did I do wrong? Please don’t send me away, I want to stay and not worry about Grandma Quinn!"

Crystal Joyce bites her lip in a pitiful, innocent manner, exceptionally heart-melting. Official source ıs NoveI(F)ire.net

Seeing Damian Quinn grow colder, Chase Sherman knows their Master Damian is already losing patience. If this continues, provoking the master’s anger will be catastrophic for everyone involved.

Master Damian is inherently in a bad mood, and her tearful antics are courting trouble, unlike Miss Serena who never shows such weakness!

Moreover, Master Damian already has someone, yet she continues to overstep her boundaries!

"Miss Crystal, please leave immediately."

Even as Chase Sherman addresses her as Miss Crystal, his tone is entirely devoid of respect.

Crystal Joyce also senses Damian Quinn’s overwhelming hostility, feeling a cool dread crawling along her back, fearfully clenches her hands.

"I’ll leave, but if Grandma Quinn wakes up, Assistant Sherman, please inform me."

This remark is indulgently sympathetic, but Chase Sherman outright ignores it, showing clear disdain.

Crystal Joyce can only turn away, begrudgingly with deep-seated venom in her eyes.

When she eventually wins Damian Quinn over, she’ll certainly not spare the wretched Chase Sherman!

Seeing Crystal Joyce’s pitiful state, the butler can’t help but follow to comfort her.

"Miss Crystal, don’t be upset, we all know how kind-hearted you are! How could Master Damian treat you !"

Miss Crystal is clearly so kind and beautiful, but why is Damian’s attitude towards her so vile?

"Butler Uncle, I’m fine!"

Crystal Joyce feigns a look of grievance, her voice sugary sweet.

"Damian now already has a fiancée; if he’s too nice to me, it might make Serena jealous!"

Upon hearing this, the butler’s impression of Serena plummets instantly.

"I used to think Miss Everett wasn’t the type to be petty and jealous, a spoiled young lady, but she turns out to be just that!"

Witnessing her success in tarnishing Serena’s image, Crystal Joyce’s eyes briefly flash with smug satisfaction.

She aims to ensure everyone despises that damned Serena!