However, fate wasn’t on their side. Just as Skyler Jones was about to kiss her, there was a sudden knock at the door. "Boss..." Ernie the secretary spoke from outside.

Christine Quinn jumped in surprise, quickly pushing away the body coming towards her. "Hold on... Ernie is outside."

"Ignore her..." His voice was muffled, as he struggled to suppress his desire at that moment.

Christine Quinn blushed and frowned, "She might come in..."

His voice was restrained to the extreme, "Without my permission, she won’t."

"But... um..." Before she could finish her sentence, he had already pulled down her head, tangling with her tongue.

However, the unyielding voice of the secretary came again from outside. "Boss, Councilor Gibson is here. He wants to talk to you about the Austrian project."

What? Councilor Gibson...

Jonathon!!

Christine Quinn abruptly pushed Skyler Jones away, panting, "Jonathon is right outside, you better see him now!"

Skyler Jones was unceremoniously pushed aside, seeing Christine Quinn already leaping away from him and rapidly slipping into her dress, he cursed under his breath.

Once Christine Quinn was dressed, Skyler Jones impatiently responded to the secretary, "Let him in."

Ernie, having received the boss’s permission, then pushed open the door to the President’s office and respectfully invited Jonathon Gibson into the office.

"Jonathon."

Jonathon Gibson hadn’t expected that upon entering the office, he would be greeted by Christine Quinn’s smile.

Obviously surprised to see Christine Quinn in Skyler Jones’s office, Jonathon Gibson nodded slightly, "I rarely see you at Mr. Jones’s company." 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Christine Quinn answered honestly, "I rarely come to his company... When did you come to Y City?"

Jonathon Gibson turned to Skyler Jones, "I’m here to discuss business with Mr. Jones, regarding the Austrian project."

"Oh." Christine Quinn glanced at Skyler Jones, "I’ll leave you to talk business, I’m going to pick up Marie from school."

Skyler Jones had always disliked Jonathon Gibson, especially since this person had just interrupted their loving moment, making him gnash his teeth in frustration. However, he smiled at his sweet wife, "Hmm, go ahead, I’ll be home early."

"Hmm."

Christine Quinn smiled and nodded at Jonathon Gibson, saying goodbye before leaving.

Once Christine Quinn left, Skyler Jones leaned back against his chair, questioning Jonathon Gibson, "I’m curious, there aren’t any significant projects in the latter half of the year, what could bring you personally to Y City?"

What Austrian project? It’s simply nonsense.

Jonathon Gibson calmly faced Skyler Jones’s contemptuous gaze and coldly replied, "I’m here because of Christine."

Skyler Jones laughed, but his gaze was clearly annoyed as he glanced at Jonathon Gibson, "Seems Councilor Gibson still can’t let go of my wife, huh?"

Jonathon Gibson showed no fear of the danger reflected in Skyler Jones’s eyes and coldly said, "Skyler Jones, I’ll get straight to the point."

"Alright, I also prefer that Councilor Gibson stop bothering my wife time and again in Y City."

Jonathon Gibson sneered disdainfully, "Skyler Jones, I don’t understand what Christine sees in a man like you. If it weren’t because I didn’t want to upset Christine, I wouldn’t hesitate to punch you right now."

Skyler Jones remained calm, leaning against his chair, his dark gaze glancing at Jonathon Gibson, "Oh? What kind of hatred makes you want to do that to me?"

"Skyler Jones, you’re lucky to have Christine all your life, I hope you cherish her. If you ever harm Christine again, I assure you I won’t let you off easily. Remember what I said!"

"You traveled all the way from New York to Y City just to say this to me?"

"There are some things I don’t want to spell out too clearly... Anyway, remember what I just said, all your life you’ve owed Christine a lot. If you ever do something to hurt her again, I will fight to make your life miserable all this time."

Jonathon Gibson clenched his fists, clearly suppressing anger. After meeting Christine in New York, he regretted revealing the truth about that night with Jennifer Douglas to Skyler Jones. He worried Christine wouldn’t be able to bear it, but she ultimately forgave Skyler Jones and returned to Y City with him...

He knew Christine hadn’t mentioned this to Skyler Jones, because she loved him deeply and didn’t want him to feel guilty and blame himself...

He felt sorry for Christine because she cared so much for Skyler Jones, even when such a thing happened with Jennifer Douglas, she still bore the burden herself...

Skyler Jones was incredibly fortunate to have a woman like Christine who loved him so deeply, he would never allow Skyler Jones to hurt her again, absolutely not.

Skyler Jones chuckled, "Though I dislike your constant threats, even though you can’t truly threaten me, given your concern for Christine, I don’t take issue with your rudeness... I can clearly tell you, there’s no one in the world who cherishes Christine more than I do. I don’t need your ’reminders,’ I will cherish her as a treasure and give her the happiness all women long for."

Jonathon Gibson nodded, "You better do as you say. I hope I never see Christine cry again."

Skyler Jones finally parted his lips lightly, "Ernie, escort Councilor Gibson out."

Ernie came in from outside and gestured a "please" motion to Jonathon Gibson.

Jonathon Gibson sternly looked at Skyler Jones for several seconds before turning away and leaving.

After Jonathon Gibson left, Skyler Jones frowned, pondering for a long time.

That night, once again ending quickly, Christine Quinn rested her head on Skyler Jones’s chest, softly asking him, "Isn’t this tough for you?"

He lowered his head to kiss the top of her hair, "Compared to your health, enduring this is nothing."

Christine Quinn reached out to hold Skyler Jones tighter, contentedly closing her eyes, "I know it’s tough for you to hold back, but you really don’t need to, the doctor said we just need to keep it infrequent..."

Skyler Jones chuckled softly, "Then when your health improves, you can make it up to me..."

Christine Quinn slowly opened her eyes, a wave of sadness rising in her throat, she said softly, "I’m afraid I will never recover all my life..."

Skyler Jones immediately flipped Christine Quinn over, brushing her lips lightly, "Silly, isn’t your condition quite stable now? Marie’s observation period was a year, I figure after you pass this year, I’ll take you to the hospital for a check-up, by then if your health is fine, I won’t have to restrain anymore..."

Christine Quinn asked with a slightly hoarse voice, "Are you willing to hold back for a year?"

"Silly, it’s not a big deal... Besides, you can still help me, can’t you?" He whispered playfully beside her ear.

"I hate you..." Christine Quinn shyly buried herself in his arms.