383 Reynolds-Harper collaboration 6

Mrs. Reynolds frowned at Quentin, but her eyes were darting toward Mia who was seated at the table and eating like no one else is present.

"What work? You are eating breakfast.", Mrs. Reynolds gestured toward the table where Mia is (the one that is full of food).

"I would eat breakfast if you didn't interrupt me. You came here to apologize, it was not accepted. Now if you will…" Quentin gestured toward the door.

"How dare you!", Mrs. Reynolds hissed at Quentin, and she shrieked when two men in dark blue suits grabbed her arms. "Let me go!"

"Last chance. Leave on your own, or I will force you out.", Quentin nearly shouted.

"We will leave!", Mr. Reynolds said in a panic and two men let go of his wife who immediately plunged into her husband's embrace. She shivered involuntarily, unable to say a word. This was the first time she was manhandled, and it was terrifying.

Mr. Reynolds paused and looked at Quentin. "I noticed that you changed a few directors, but how did you manage to turn all of them against us?"

Quentin smiled. "I had help."

Mr. Reynolds looked at Brianna and then at Quentin. "This is not over."

Quentin exhaled. "I hope it is, father. For your sake. Enjoy what you have and don't force me to take that away also."

Mrs. Reynolds opened her mouth to argue, but her husband pulled her toward the door.

"There is no point in talking…", he grumbled.

"Are we leaving like that?", Mrs. Reynolds asked her husband as they walked into the hallway.

"Shh...", Mr. Reynolds shushed his wife. "We will talk at home…"

"Follow them until they leave the building. Give them half an hour to pack their things and make sure they don't cause trouble.", Quentin said and ten men in dark blue suits left after Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, closing the door of Quentin's office behind them.

"That was cool!", Mia mumbled because her mouth was full.

Brianna burst into a laugh. "I can't believe that you didn't stop eating through all this."

Mia blinked and grinned, but she didn't say anything. There was nothing for her to do. It was obvious that those two troublemakers are only capable of shouting and if they tried approaching Brianna, Mia would flick a knife or a fork their way. There was no need for Mia to interrupt her meal. The break-time is running out and there is still so much food on the table!

With this, everyone in the leadership of Reynolds Publishing knew that Quentin is taking over as the CEO seriously, Quentin's parents are blacklisted from entering the company, and by the end of the day, the rest of the employees found out about it as well.

There were various rumors about Mrs. Reynolds being mentally unstable and using the company's resources recklessly, but it didn't go beyond that because in the afternoon, all the employees got exciting news in the email about the future plans of Reynolds Publishing and they were anxious to find out if they will be impacted by the incoming changes.

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Later that evening, in Quentin's apartment…

Quentin prepared a luxurious bubble-bath for Brianna that came with a bottle of expensive dark red wine and soothing soft music. The lights were off and scented candles provided the romantic atmosphere.

Quentin placed a stool next to the tub and sat on it. He flexed his fingers behind Brianna's head before he started kneading her shoulders to give her a relaxing massage while she was submerged in bubbles.

"Keep your weekend open. I have a little surprise planned.", Quentin murmured close to Brianna's ear.

This got Brianna's attention.

"Surprise? Give me a hint.", she demanded.

"It's a thank you for what you did today. I hope you will like it.", Quentin said vaguely. "We leave on Saturday and will be back on Sunday evening."

Brianna bobbed her head happily. "Alright. I will tell Mia and Liz so that they don't freak out. Today, Mia accused me of avoiding them and after this, I will need to make it up to her somehow."

"No need. They are coming as well."

Brianna was surprised to hear this. "Oh? I thought it will be just the two of us."

"Hmm...", Quentin hummed happily. "We have a lot to celebrate and it's always better in the company of good friends. Besides, Max and Mia helped with me taking over the company I want to do something for them. Of course, I can't treat Max and Mia without including Liz and Hunter."

Brianna realized that Quentin is explaining like he is guilty of including their friends in the weekend plans. "It's not a problem, Q. I thought it will be something romantic, just the two of us. But having a weekend with friends is good also. We can have fun with everyone during the day and enjoy privacy in the evening."

Quentin smiled at the thought that Brianna is so used to being with him and she assumed it will be only the two of them. He likes that her plans include him naturally like he belongs there because she is an essential part of his plans for the future.

He continued massaging her shoulders and gradually moved to the neck. "Is this OK?"

Brianna hummed in satisfaction. "This is great, but there is one thing that can make it better."

"Tell me and I will make it happen.", Quentin said without missing a beat.

Brianna giggled at his eagerness to please her. "You, in the tub with me."

"Scoot forward…"

Brianna moved and before she could turn to see what is going on, there was a movement behind her, and the water level rose.

Brianna gasped in shock. "Oh, God! You didn't remove your clothes!"

"That was not part of the requirements to make it better.", Quentin said innocently.

Brianna was not sure if she should laugh or cry. Well, the good thing is that he is not wearing shoes.

Quentin continued kneading on her shoulders as nothing happened.

Brianna exhaled helplessly at the sight of his (what used to be) expensive dress pants soaked in soapy water. "What will I do with you?"

"You can do whatever you want, just don't discard me."

Brianna turned to face Quentin and narrowed her eyes at him. "Don't do insecure with me. I love my cocky Quentin."

Quentin smiled. "Alright."

Brianna glanced at his shirt that was completely sticking to his body, revealing his toned pecs through now see-through fabric. "Aren't you going to remove those wet clothes?"

Quentin's smile widened. "There is no rush. We have the whole night."

Brianna pouted. "With you… I hoped it will be more than just a one-night thing."

Quentin held his breath. He knew this. Of course, he did… they are living together and dating for more than half a year but still… hearing his fiery Goddess say how their relationship is long-term made his heart swell from joy.

"What are you dazed for?", Brianna asked at the sight of Quentin's goofy smile.

Quentin chuckled. There is no way he will tell her because she will call him cheesy, but there is one other thing he wants. "Undress me."

"You didn't finish my massage, and you are asking favors already?"

"Undressing me is for your benefit.", Quentin said cheekily.

Brianna bit her lower lip playfully and started unbuttoning his shirt. Ah, her fingers are shaky which is ridiculous because she knows Quentin well and they did it many times, but then… maybe that is exactly the reason why she is trembling. Because she knows what is coming. And she is impatient.

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