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 month to rent

a couple of days of settling in, Violet burst in, full of energy, with a young man sporting black–rimmed

man hurried forward,

makeup artist, and a multitasking one at that – a real exploitation of

school?”

“Yeah. I get

watch, “Let’s get moving, Manny. Get Quinn ready.

“Okay.”

the situation. She had. to land this role, no matter what, by

an impromptu performance. After her performance, they told her to come back the next

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

a

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

next day, after resting up and with Manny in

a costume later, she stepped out and silence fell upon the room. In everyone’s mind, there were few words to describe her

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