Chapter 13

Violet had set up Quintessa in a downtown apartment – not exactly in the city’s swanklest neighborhood but still a safe haven for the well–to–do professionals. The place was

modest, a one–bedroom with understated and minimalist decor.

Violet said to Quintessa, “Once you hit the big time, I’ll get you a better place.”

“Sounds good to me,” Quintessa replied.

She wasn’t fussy about her living conditions. Back in Serenitia, when times were tough, she’d gone days subsisting on nothing, not even any bread.

Besides, Quintessa knew that Violet was not having an easy time herself. She had split from her former business partner to start her own studio and was still in the early, toughest stages, with her old boss applying pressure from the shadows.

a grand a month to rent this place

of energy, with a young man sporting

hurried forward, “Hi Quinn,

as her makeup artist, and a multitasking one at that – a

out of school?” She inquired.

I get

get moving, Manny. Get Quinn ready. We’ve

“Okay.”

better than anyone the gravity of the situation. She had. to land this role,

smoothly. The assistant director handed Quintessa a script and asked for an impromptu performance. After her performance, they

stickler for detail;

be a

qualified. Barring any major setbacks, the role was practically hers.

with Manny

and a costume later, she stepped out and silence fell upon the room. In everyone’s mind,

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