Chapter 16

Wouldn’t give the time of day, but Tyrone is different, huh?

Exactly.

Quintessa’s word echoed relentlessly in Jerome’s ears, stirring a nameless rage within him. How in the world was he any less than Tyrone?

Suddenly, someone quipped, “What’s up with you today, Mr. Lott? You’re not in your usual spirits. That cute chick over there, and you’re not making a move? What’s the matter, afraid your lady back home will get jealous?”

Jerome’s mind raced, and he managed a smile, saying, “Nothing much, just bumped into an old acquaintance today. Got me a bit sentimental.”

The guy casually probed, “Who?”

“My future sister–in–law.”

“Your sister–in–law?”

“Yeah, Miranda’s sister.”

up, “Oh now I

ignited in Jerome, “How come

I had such a, let’s just say, a keen interest in that woman. I heard she’s quite the flirt, loves to seduce others‘ boyfriends. I

joked, “What, you wanted her to seduce

rare find. Just seeing her, I’d get a hard–on, seriously. It’s been years, and I still regret not

now, so here’s your chance.”

“You said it.”

his knuckles turned white. It seemed he

fiancée Quintessa’s aunt? You ever

woman?”

lounged on know her.”

drink

wore a half–smile; Quintessa’s

whatsoever. It was as if it really

all that was left was to sign the contract and wait for

there had been no news about the role in the film “Whispers in the Wind“. After a full week of waiting, at 10 p.m. on a weekend night, Quintessa was already asleep when Violet

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