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

a young man sporting black–rimmed glasses and a youthful, unpolished look, “This is your new assistant and makeup artist.”

man hurried forward, “Hi Quinn,

was somewhat surprised; she hadn’t expected Violet to hire a boy as her makeup artist, and a multitasking one at that – a real exploitation of labor.

of school?” She

nodded, “Yeah. I get my diploma next

Get Quinn ready. We’ve got an audition

“Okay.”

had. to land this role, no matter what, by any means necessary.

performance. After her performance, they told her to come back the

was a stickler for detail; if he wasn’t impressed, there

be a second

Quintessa’s image was qualified. Barring any major setbacks, the

resting up and with Manny in

In everyone’s mind, there were few words to describe

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