Seraphina Quinn pressed her lips together, her breathing growing ragged.
After a brief hesitation of only four or five seconds, she gave him a clear answer. "I can't."
Damian Fairchild lowered his head in disappointment.
He gave a bitter smile, then turned and left without a backward glance.
As Damian Fairchild emerged from the hospital building, Seth Thorne, who had finally located Chloe Kendall, hurried to meet him. "Fairchild, I've found Miss Kendall."
At that moment, Damian Fairchild's face was a mask of coldness, devoid of any other emotion.
His voice was even colder than his expression. "Speak."
Seth Thorne: "Mr. Quinn sent his men to take Miss Kendall."
Damian Fairchild's sharp eyes narrowed. He said in a low voice, "Jared Quinn? Isn't he in Portfall discussing a project with Minister Jordan?"
Seth Thorne reported truthfully:
