Chapter 430: Chapter 430

Shannon Quinn nodded and said, "I didn’t expect her to show up here either."

Landon Sutton showed a hint of concern and asked, "What did she want from you?"

Shannon Quinn shook the bracelet and replied, "To return something to me."

"Speaking of which, how did this bracelet end up with her? She even lied to me at the time, saying it was a token of love between her and me."

Shannon pouted, took a sip of milk tea, and then answered, "The first time I met her, she probably saw that you also had one, so she told me that if I gave her the bracelet, she would take me to see you. At the time, I didn’t care about the bracelet at all, and without thinking, I just gave it to her."

Landon Sutton let out a deep sigh, probably recalling that less-than-happy memory.

The exhibition had only started a few minutes when Landon Sutton received a call from his grandfather.

He waited until Shannon Quinn finished her speech on stage before going to the backstage to find her and say, "Shannon, I might have to leave first."

Shannon Quinn: "What’s wrong? Is something up with the company?"

Landon Sutton: "Grandpa just called to say that my brother has been hospitalized again, I need to go check on him."

Shannon Quinn had heard that Simon Rhodes had a heart condition, and last time he was hospitalized, it was because of that, so she said, "Is it serious? I’ll go with you."

Landon Sutton: "Today is your event; it wouldn’t be right without you here. I’ll go see him first, and you can come find me after you’re done."

Shannon Quinn nodded: "Alright, drive safely."

Hearing that Simon Rhodes was hospitalized again, Shannon Quinn was lost in thought, wondering whether to tell him about Skylar Vance.

After Shawn Rhodes came forward to explain, the general sentiment online was hoping Skylar Vance could return.

Shannon Quinn had also communicated with Skylar Vance during this period. Skylar was a bit shaken but still had reservations.

Simon Rhodes returned to work, seemingly using work to numb himself.

Although Anna Ward hasn’t officially started dating Simon Rhodes, she has already taken on the role of his fiancée.

Whenever she had the chance, she waited for Simon Rhodes to get off work, and every now and then, she would visit his grandfather to win his favor. Yet, she still hasn’t won Simon’s heart.

"Shannon, have you seen Mr. Lockwood?" Jasper Sutton walked to the backstage and asked Shannon Quinn, who was drinking water.

Shannon Quinn put down her cup and turned to look at Jasper Sutton: "He should be at the front. I just saw him. What’s the matter, Mr. Sutton?"

Jasper Sutton smiled: "My shop is about to open, and I wanted him to take the opportunity today to help me promote it."

"Is that all? You can tell me, I can make the decision. If Mr. Lockwood isn’t around, I’ll say a few words for you on stage."

Jasper Sutton smiled and nodded: "Thanks in advance."

"You and Mr. Lockwood are so close that he’s taught you everything he knows. No need to stand on ceremony for such a small matter."

Jasper Sutton joked, "You really are a student brought up by Lockwood."

Shannon Quinn suddenly remembered something and said to Jasper Sutton, "The other day, when my husband and I were out shopping, we saw your sister."

Jasper Sutton’s smile froze slightly on his face, then he said lightly, "Really? What a coincidence."

Shannon Quinn joked, "Is she your real sister? You don’t seem like someone short on cash with your big company, so why let your sister set up a stall selling flowers? Wouldn’t it be better to open a flower shop for her?"

Jasper Sutton explained with a faint smile, "She’s not my real sister. There are some conflicts between us. We’re a blended family. Her mom married my dad, so some things are complicated."

Shannon Quinn realized: "Oh... But I bet you’ll have a brother-in-law soon."

Jasper Sutton: "I know, she seems to have a boyfriend lately. Speaking of which, that guy seems to be a friend of your husband?"

Shannon Quinn nodded: "He’s my husband’s trusted assistant."

Jasper Sutton: "What’s he like?"

Shannon Quinn awkwardly paused. In work, Ronan Rhodes was indeed diligent and capable, but when it came to women, she couldn’t compliment him.

But even a playboy can turn over a new leaf. He seemed to have toned down a lot recently, and she didn’t want to throw cold water on it, so she told Jasper Sutton, "If he settles down for a normal life, he could be considered reliable, but you still need to keep an eye on things with your sister."

Jasper Sutton smiled thoughtfully and nodded: "Then I’ll count on you for the advertisement."

Shannon Quinn gave an "OK" hand gesture and nodded: "No problem."

After dealing with the exhibition, it was already close to nine in the evening.

She originally thought she could spare some time in the afternoon to visit Simon Rhodes in the hospital.

Landon Sutton drove to pick her up, and knowing she hadn’t eaten well, he prepared snacks she liked for her in the car.

"How’s your brother doing?"

Landon Sutton: "Nothing major, just a cold from the changing seasons. Coupled with his own health issues, he’ll be fine after a couple of days’ rest." New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on NoveI[F]ire.net

Shannon Quinn breathed a sigh of relief: "That’s good."

After a few minutes of driving, Shannon Quinn was eating snacks along the way when Landon Sutton suddenly asked her, "You do know where Skylar Vance is, right?"

Shannon Quinn, with half a rice cake in her mouth, stared blankly at Landon Sutton.

After hesitating, she decided there was no need to lie to Landon and nodded, "But Skylar told me not to say anything."

Landon Sutton: "I think it’s better for the two of them to speak face-to-face and clear things up. Ghosting is quite cruel."

Shannon Quinn sighed, "I think so too, but I just don’t know what to do. Should I tell Mr. Rhodes where she is? Should I help them get together? I’m afraid of making a mistake."

Landon Sutton: "Some things aren’t about right or wrong. Whether they end up together doesn’t depend on whether you help or not; it’s their decision. You’re just giving them a chance to meet and talk things through. The rest is up to them."

Shannon Quinn found his words reasonable, pondered silently for a few seconds, and nodded in agreement, "Hubby, you really think things through. So are we going to the hospital now?"

Landon Sutton: "Home. If you go to the hospital and tell him now, he might just pull out the IV and leave."

After eating two more rice cakes, Shannon Quinn looked curiously at Landon and asked, "I remember you used to always tell me not to meddle in others’ affairs. Why are you interested in these matters now?"

Landon Sutton: "I said I’m just helping myself. We’ve been so busy that we haven’t spent much time with Leo. Besides, it’s about time we think about having a little sister for him."

Shannon Quinn: "Why are you so determined to have a sister? What if the more you want, the less likely she is to come?"

Landon Sutton: "Then we’ll just keep having kids until we do."

Shannon Quinn pouted: "Do you think having kids is easy? Have them yourself if it’s so simple! I’m not a pig."