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Chapter 55 I Want To Fly

55 I Want To Fly

Quinn had spent the past week drowning in a search for ways to raise the money she needed.

She had gone through her assets, examined every investment, every property, every opportunity.

No matter how she crunched the numbers, no matter which way she looked at it, the best she could personally muster up was fifty million. Fifty million was impressive, but not enough, not even close.

She kept searching for a way as her thoughts kept returning again and again to that one figure. One hundred and twenty million.

That was her ticket, the amount she needed to make the leap and take what felt like her first real shot at independence. She wanted to step out from the shadow that her family's wealth and influence had always cast over her. She wanted to prove she could stand on her own. But how could she break the chains that bound her to that same family when it was those chains that gave her even that fifty million she had.

What was the use of borrowing from her friends when some didn't have the money and others would use this to get something big out of her.

When she'd met Jenny, before her friend left the city, she'd been tempted to ask but she knew that her friend wouldn't be able to part with that much in cash. Even if she could, it didn't seem like the right place or time to ask.

And this left her with one option. She'd have to use the owner of the chain to break the chain.

She drove down to her family's estate outside the city. She couldn't help the sense of dread that grew in her stomach as she passed through the familiar iron gates.

Growing up in this house, she'd always known her role and limits. She was here again to break through those limits.

She parked in the driveway and walked up to the massive front door, her steps slower than usual.

She couldn't go to her father with this. She had to go to the person most likely to see her side of the story.

As she entered, a butler greeted her, his voice soft and respectful. "Miss Quinn, welcome home."

Quinn nodded, forcing a polite smile. "Is my mother in her study?"

"Yes, ma'am. She's been expecting you." He said, gesturing toward the hallway leading to the door of the study.

Quinn made her way down the corridor, feeling the dread and anticipation building up inside of her.

The door to her mother's was halfway open and the soft murmur of classical music drifted from inside. She knocked gently and waited, her heartbeat loud in her own ears.

"And I appreciate that." Quinn said, her voice trembling. "But I'm tired of sitting down and watching, Mother. I want to do something that's mine. I want to prove, to you, to myself, that I'm capable. Is that so wrong?"

Her mother remained silent, watching her carefully and for a moment, Quinn could feel the small spark disappearing.

But then she pressed on, her voice raw. "Have you ever felt like your whole life was mapped out for you before you even had a say? Like no matter how much you wanted to break free, there was always something holding you back?"

Her mother's expression remained impassive, but Quinn sensed something shift in her posture.

"I don't want to stay in that shell, Mother. I want to fly." She continued, her voice breaking slightly. "And this investment, it's my way of doing that. I need this, not just for the money but for the chance to finally take control of my own life. All I need... is for you to give me the chance."

Silence fell between them as Quinn finished speaking.

Her mother's face was still blank but Quinn thought she saw a flicker of something, maybe pride, maybe regret. It was impossible to tell. She waited, barely daring to breathe as her mother considered her words.

After what felt like an eternity, her mother sighed, folding her hands neatly on the desk. "Two hundred million is... a significant amount."

Quinn's heart leapt and she held her breath.

"I'm not convinced that this project is the right venture for you and I remain skeptical of your readiness." Her mother continued.

"But... I'll give you a loan. It will be zero percent interest, payable over a period of ten years. And Quinn..." She met her daughter's gaze with a steady intensity. "I expect you to pay it back. Every cent."

Relief flooded through Quinn and a wide smile broke across her face despite the tears that still threatened to fall. "Thank you, Mother. Thank you so much. I won't let you down, I promise."

Her mother's expression softened just a fraction. "We'll see. This is your chance, Quinn. Make the most of it."

Quinn stood, resisting the urge to hug her mother. She knew that would be too much, too soon. Instead, she inclined her head, her voice filled with gratitude. "I will. Thank you for believing in me... even just a little."

Her mother said nothing, only nodded, her eyes following Quinn as she made her way out of the study.

She'd never say it but at that moment, she felt proud of her daughter. She'd finally shown the backbone she needed.

She still wasn't sure Quinn was ready to face the world but she certainly was ready to learn from whatever comes next.