Chapter 14

After things settled, Quintessa emerged in her costume.

Manny, thrilled, scurried behind her, carefully lifting the long train of her dress off the ground, “Quinn, you’re amazing, seriously…drop–dead gorgeous. This role, it’s like it was tailor–made for you.”

Quintessa chuckled, “Tailor–made indeed, playing the role of a seductress.”

Their dressing room was just around the corner, and as they made the turn, Quintessa nearly bumped into someone walking towards them.

The man took a polite step back, “Sorry about that.”

His voice was pleasant, warm, and courteous. Even without seeing his face, Quintessa would have given him a score of 80 out of 100.

when she looked up and caught sight of his face, her inner monologue turned icy. At the sight

surprised to see her, “It’s you? Been

raised an eyebrow, “A while indeed, Jerome.”

hadn’t expected to run into Jerome

with a striped tie and gold–rimmed glasses perched on his nose, he had a lean, somewhat gaunt appearance

was the epitome of a gentleman, graceful and regarded as a man of fine taste, like a cup of warm water, never too hot, never too cold, always just right.

looked at Quintessa with a soft tenderness, “When did you get back? Haven’t you visited home?”

like you two are still together. Your devotion to

you

like a lock of hair being twirled around a finger, turning the simple nickname into

I’d prefer to watch Miranda

always gentle to everyone, but actually… Heh, what was Miranda to him? At best, a “toy” he wasn’t done playing with yet.

1/2

Charte

yet, Miranda treated him like a treasure. Ha, what a precious treasure Indeed.

sported the engagement ring he shared with Miranda. Raising his hand, he adjusted his glasses, “Speaking of which, your sister misses you. How about we all have dinner tonight, catch up a

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255