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.

turned icy. At the sight of his face, the score she gave him

was equally surprised to see her,

“A while

into Jerome here

balm to the eye – polished. Dressed in a bespoke suit with a striped tie and gold–rimmed glasses perched on his nose, he had a lean, somewhat gaunt appearance

of fine taste, like a cup of

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

eyed Jerome, “Home? Looks like you two are still together. Your

“Oh? Do you want

“Quinn“, it felt like a lock of hair being twirled around a finger, turning the simple nickname into a lament

watch Miranda break down

Sporting a harmless facade, always gentle to everyone, but actually… Heh, what was Miranda to him? At

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Charte

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

shared with Miranda. Raising his hand, he adjusted his glasses, “Speaking of which, your sister misses you. How

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