The Queen's Back

Artemis introducing Mona meant one thing. Mona had earned her recognition. After all, Artemis wore the gown Monal designed, and everyone around could see how stunning it looked. They were not stupid and could easily recognize Mona's design skills. Shortly after Artemis's introduction, people around began engaging with Mona. Most attendees at the awards ceremony were either wealthy or powerful, and Mona simply told them that if they wanted a custom gown, they could find her at the Design Department of the Clem Group.

The awards ceremony then continued. Mona and Maxwell returned to their seats, and Gordon had left by then. Mona's eyes stayed fixed on the stage, listening as one name after another was announced. Finally, when the award for Best Actress was revealed. Artemis's name was c called

called

Mona's eyes sparkled as she watched the stage. Her design was being showcased by someone receiving an award, and a deep sense of pride filled her heart.

Maxwell briefly glanced at the stage, but his attention soon shifted back to the person beside him. Watching Mona's joyful expression filled him with a sense of pride, as if her success was more important to him than his oWIL

Meanwhile, Gordon sat in the back row, reading information sent by his private investigator.

Barbara, Beatrice's daughter, got caught up in a scandal with Mona's ex-fiancé. As a result, both she and her mother were kicked out of the Clem family. There were rumors swirling that Barbara was actually jeremy's daughter, but a lot of crucial details were covered up by the Clem family, leaving the investigation inc inconclusive.

Jeremy's daughter. Gordon repeated this in his mind, thinking there might be room for cooperation.

He found Barbara's

contact number and sent a message. [Want to return to the Clem family? Work with me, and I can help you.]

Barbara was watching the live broadcast of the awards ceremony at home, feeling bitter as she saw Mona steal the spotlight. She thought that if not for Mona, all this glory could have been hers.

She seethed with anger, her hands clenched so tightly that her nails left red marks on her skin.

Her phone chimed, and Barbara looked at the message and thought, 'Can someone really help me get back into the Clem family? Who does this person think he is?" Barbara replied coldly. [Who are

You?

Gordon glanced at Mona and Maxwell seated ahead of him and leisurely typed a reply. [Gordon Carter.]

Barbara knew the name. Gordon was Maxwell's elder brother, the legitimate heir of the Carter family, but rumors painted him in a bad light, obsessed with women and nearly running the Carter Group into bankruptcy. Barbara thought, 'Could man really help me reenter the Clem family? She doubted it. In fact, he might even cause more har

Barbara decided she'd be better off trying to win over Teddy. After all, Mona had loved Teddy for over four years, and Barbara had witnessed firsthand how deeply Mona had cared for him, tolerating everything for his sake. Even though Mona claimed she no longer had feelings for Teddy, Barbara wasn't convinced.

Barbara ignored Gordon's message and instead opened WhatsApp to reach out to Teddy: (Teddy, do you have time Tomorrow? I want to see you.]

Teddy was lying in a hospital bed, wrapped up like a mummy. His face was bruised, swollen, and eating had become a difficult task.

He hadn't dared to tell his parents, fearing his father's scolding and the possibility of police involvement, which might provoke the people who had beaten him into breaking his arms for good.

"Sir, you've received a message on WhatsApp," his assistant said,

Teddy nodded slightly, signaling his assistant to read the message

After listening, Teddy responded, "Tell her I'm on a business trip for the next few days. I'll contact her when I'm back:

In his current state, seeing anyone was out of the question. His once handsome face was now a source of shame, and he didn't want anyone to witness it.All content © N/.ôvel/Dr/ama.Org.

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After lying down, he remembered that it was Quinn who had helped him out of the club. He then recalled how he had been thrown into a sack and dragged into an alley, where he was beaten up. Quinn must have abandoned him and run off. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, wishing that Quinn could experience the pain he had gone through

The next morning, Quinn hadn't slept well all night, fearing that the person who had attacked Teddy would come looking for her. She was also worried about having handed Teddy over to those people. She knew Teddy would get back at her. With these thoughts in mind, she decided to visit Teddy in the hospital to justify her actions.

Without hesitation. Quinn got ready, bought flowers, and headed to the hospital closest to the nightclub.

Upon arriving, she inquired about Teddy and found his room in the inpatient ward. When she saw him wrapped like at mummy, fear gripped her. Thank goodness she had run away quickly last night, or she might have ended up in the same or even worse condition. The thought of it terrified her.

After hesitating outside the ward for a few seconds, Quinn knocked twice and walked in. Ignoring Teddy's assistant, she rushed to Teddy's side, throwing herself onto him as tears poured from her eyes.

"Teddy, I'm so glad you're fine. Last night, I was scared," Quinn sobbed, resting her head on Teddy's chest.

Teddy, already in pain, could hardly breathe with her weight on him. His entire body was covered in injuries, and now he felt like he was losing half his life under her pressure. "Quinn, get up. You're hurting me, Teddy grumbled, enduring the pain. At least Quinn had a conscience and had come to see him,

"Oh, oh, sorry!" Quinn quickly wiped her tears and got up.

I

"Teddy, I was so terrified last night. As soon as I escaped, I ran to the police. But by the time I came back with them, you

were gone.

Then the police scolded me for wasting their time, Quinn lied, thinking about what benefits she might gain from Teddy. She couldn't afford to strain their relationship

Before Quinn's arrival, Teddy had been upset with her. But after hearing her explanation, he felt sympathy. Even if he was scared, let alone a young woman. The fact that she even thought to call the police showed how much he meant to her. "Don't worry about it. It was probably someone who didn't like me. Just don't talk about this to anyone," Teddy advised

Teddy didn't want anyone else knowing he had been beaten. It would damage his reputation.