Chapter 22

Noelle pulled her hand back. "Mr. Lowe, next time, please shower before you come over." She went to the bathroom to wash her hands.

Quentin sensed her disgust toward him. Suddenly, the silence was shattered by the ringing of his phone. He frowned when he saw it was Janet calling.

Just as he answered the phone, Janet's angry voice came through. "Quentin, get over here immediately!"

Quentin's ears were ringing. He thought Yvette must have told Janet what happened tonight. As soon as Quentin hung up, Noelle's phone rang.

She picked up her phone and heard Janet's soft voice. "Elle, come over here with that jerk now. I'll help you sort things out!"

Noelle's heart sank. She glanced at Quentin, who pursed his lips in displeasure.

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An hour later, Noelle and Quentin arrived at Lowe Mansion. The huge mansion was brightly lit at midnight, and the maids seemed tense.

Fred sat in the center of the living room, surrounded by other Lowe family members, including Quentin's cousins.

"Quentin,