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.”

the guy lit up, “Oh now I

Jerome,

such a, let’s just say, a keen interest in that woman. I heard she’s quite the flirt, loves

else joked, “What, you wanted her to seduce you?”

get a hard–on, seriously.

back now, so here’s your chance.”

“You said it.”

knuckles turned white. It seemed he wasn’t the

“Hey, isn’t your fiancée Quintessa’s aunt? You ever meet

woman?”

on

drink lazily, drawling, “Quintessa?

over. Tyrone’s face wore a

effect on him whatsoever. It was as if it really didn’t matter

series “Shadows of the Past” was settled; all that was left was to sign the contract and wait for the call

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 burst in.

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