Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Chapter 6

Quintessa drawled, “All these years, and have I ever told you, Sean, how utterly revolting you are when you shed your decency? What makes you think you can get away with destroying my mom’s life, trampling over my happiness, and still sleep soundly at night? I’ll tell you this if I can’t be happy, then no one in your precious little family will.”

Sean’s heart skipped a beat, but he was a seasoned player in life’s cruel games and quickly regained composure. With an air of condescension, he said, “Now, don’t do anything rash. Miranda’s already in the hospital because of you. Don’t think you can blackmail me with whatever you think you’ve got. You’re still green if you want to go up against me. But out of the love I once had for you as my daughter, I might be able to pull some strings and get you a lighter sentence – shave off a couple of years.”

Quintessa let out a bitter laugh, “A couple of years? What do you take me for, a beggar grateful for scraps? You married my mom, discarded her like she was nothing, and she died because of it. You should’ve known that by leaving me behind, you left your debt unpaid. As long as I’m here, I’ll be the noose around your whole family’s neck.”

Her voice rose, she exclaimed, “I’m not interested in making deals with you anymore. Officer, I have a report to make.”

Sean’s heart hammered against his ribcage, “Shut up! Don’t think I’m actually afraid of

you.”

these years of putting up with your family, do you really think I’ve got nothing on you? Don’t believe me? Then test me. Like your secretary who vanished five years ago, or the gift basket you sent. to Mayor last Thanksgiving – I know plenty. And let me tell you, I’m not afraid to go down if it means taking you with me. No one’s

Quintessa was clearly out for blood, regardless of the cost. Weighing his options, he said, “Alright, I’ll get you out, but you have to agree

with disdain, “Officer, why

Quintessa. That’s the best I can

important information

officer asked impatiently, “What is

Quintessa, “How long

than three

“That’s too short.”

shrugged, “Your call. It makes no difference to

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“Fine, I’ll agree to your terms. Give

have two days, Sean.