CHAPTER 79: CHAPTER 79: HE’S REALLY DEVOTED TO YOU

At a private hospital on the outskirts, Landon Sutton sat on a lounge chair on the balcony, looking at the overcast sky outside.

The phone on the table was on speaker with a call from Ronan Rhodes: "Master Nate, Miss Quinn hasn’t left the house in several days, and there was a man who went to her place this afternoon looking for her."

"What man?"

"Seems like her studio’s boss."

Landon Sutton was silent for a while and said, "Ignore it."

He believed she wouldn’t betray him.

"Oh, right, Miss Quinn also asked about you in the evening."

"What did she ask?"

"She said she thought you weren’t home and came to see the cat."

Landon Sutton gently touched the ring on his ring finger and took a deep breath.

The other end of the line was quiet for a moment before Ronan asked again, "Master Nate, what on earth are you up to? I always feel like you and my brother are hiding something from me."

"Just do what I asked you to do and don’t meddle."

"Oh... so will you come to the exhibition this weekend?"

Landon Sutton thought for a moment and said, "I will."

This might be his last chance to see Shannon Quinn before he returns to Dragonspire.

Shannon Quinn was actually also keeping the exhibition in mind.

Previously, the design matters were personally negotiated by Landon Sutton with her, so it seemed he valued this exhibition quite a lot, and she wondered if he would show up.

On that day, Erin Bishop happened to return from abroad as well.

When Shannon Quinn went to pick her up at the airport, she was still thinking about how to comfort Erin Bishop, not knowing that she was completely carefree after her trip.

Carrying large and small shopping bags, she excitedly talked on the way back about what she bought abroad and said she bought a lot for her and her unborn child too.

Then they talked about the business fashion exhibition; Erin Bishop had discussed this matter with Ronan and spent money to get a sponsorship, which also served as an advertisement for her company.

In the evening, the two went to the exhibition together.

The exhibition venue was not far from the Sutton Group, hosted by the Suttons, and its luxury was beyond doubt.

The exhibited works were from internationally renowned designers, and those who came were either fashion moguls or prominent figures from the business world.

"Isn’t that Miss Quinn?"

As soon as she walked into the exhibition hall, someone greeted Shannon Quinn.

Shannon Quinn wasn’t familiar with who the person was; perhaps it was a customer they’d worked with or someone she’d seen at other shows, so she politely returned a smile.

"Miss Quinn, I particularly love your work. I’ve collected all your magazines. It’s truly an honor to meet you in person here."

So she exchanged a few pleasantries. Shannon Quinn was quite adept at handling such occasions.

However, her mind was not on the exhibits of the evening’s exhibition. From the moment she entered, she subconsciously started looking for something.

"Miss Quinn, your works are truly amazing, both in appearance and design concept."

"Thank you."

"Miss Quinn, if there’s an opportunity in the future, I’d love to collaborate with you."

Shannon Quinn responded to others’ compliments with a simple "Thank you," not expecting her work to become the highlight of the exhibition, showcased in the center.

Erin Bishop stood in front of one of Shannon Quinn’s display cabinets, admiring the magnificent outfit, and said, "Shannon, didn’t expect tonight to be your main show. Did Landon Sutton spend so much money on this exhibition just to promote you?"

"You’re overthinking. He spends a lot, but earns a lot too. Rona, you run a business yourself. Don’t businessmen make deals that don’t lose money?"

"With the small business I run, how can I compare to Landon Sutton? Rich people spending money to pursue women isn’t unusual. I look at Landon Sutton and feel like he just wants to pursue you. You see any Sutton industry that has anything to do with the fashion world? From past to present, he’s never organized such an exhibition. He had the time and effort, why not do something more profitable? Clearly, because of you!"

Although Shannon Quinn felt Erin Bishop’s words made some sense, she didn’t want to think in that direction: "Stop talking nonsense, there are so many people here!"

"Shannon, it’s not that I’m pushing you toward prostitution. I’m just thinking of you and your unborn child. You’ve said Vincent Rhodes is always secretive and doesn’t treat you like family; he’s often away and can’t regularly be with you. It feels like he doesn’t really consider you and the child important."

"...That’s not it."

"Is it not? You know it in your heart. I feel Landon Sutton is truly good to you; you might consider remarrying. I think he’s quite dedicated to you."

Shannon Quinn nervously glanced around and, fortunately, saw no one nearby. She quickly pulled Erin Bishop away, saying in a low voice: "Don’t say things like that here, what if someone hears?"

"Alright, alright, I won’t say it. As the elder sister, I’m only giving you good advice, but the final decision is up to you."

Amidst her confusion, the exhibition hall entrance became a hubbub, and among the discussions, she heard a familiar name.

In the bustling crowd, she vaguely saw a black sedan parked at the entrance of the exhibition hall.

The car door opened, and the first thing to land was a glossy black cane, followed by a shiny gentleman’s shoe.

Ronan Rhodes got out from the driver’s seat and hurried over to assist Landon Sutton out of the car.

His neat black short hair, along with sharp and stern features, his pitch-black eyes deep and mysterious, seemed capable of capturing a person’s soul. His perfectly proportioned features looked like meticulously sculpted artwork.

Dressed in a crisp black suit, even with an injured leg propped on a cane, it couldn’t conceal the noble aura emanating from him, like a king commanding the world.

Tonight, aside from those coming to see the design pieces, probably many were here for Landon Sutton.

From afar, Shannon Quinn spotted the two sisters from the Yardley Family in the crowd.

Claire Yardley saw Landon Sutton and wanted to go over, but June Yardley pulled her back, and the two seemed to be plotting something again.

"Hey, Shannon, should we go over and say hello?"

"Forget it. He’s already overwhelmed."

"Why do I feel he’s always looking at you?"

"You’re mistaken. Let’s go see more inside."

Following Shannon Quinn’s lead for a few steps, Erin Bishop suddenly stopped, exclaiming: "Wait!"

"What happened?" Following Erin Bishop’s gaze, she saw Zoe Whitman in a white strapless dress, holding Zane Rhodes’s arm, smiling and talking to him.

Looking at her unforgettable first love now affectionate with another woman, could anything be more jarring?

Shannon Quinn withdrew her gaze to look at Erin Bishop, expecting her to confront Zane Rhodes about the past, but like at the airport, she chose to avoid it.