Chapter 120: Quinn’s Summons

Quinn was seated in her home office, meticulously reviewing financial reports when her phone rang. The shrill tone cut through the silence, making her frown. She glanced at the caller ID and saw it was Mrs. Jacinta, the formidable matriarch of the Caddel family. “Jacinta,” Quinn greeted as she answered the call, her tone courteous but guarded. “Quinn,” Mrs. Jacinta’s voice was as sharp as ever, each word spoken with precision. “The Caddel elders have requested your presence at the mansion tomorrow.” Quinn’s heart skipped a beat. An unexpected summons from the elders was rarely a good sign. “May I ask what this is regarding?” “You may,” Mrs. Jacinta replied, her tone icy. “But you won’t get an answer over the phone. Be at the mansion by noon. And Quinn, please don’t be late.” The line went dead before Quinn could respond. She set the phone down, her mind already racing. The elders were notoriously hard to please, and the timing of this meeting couldn’t be a coincidence. It had to