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.”

guy lit up, “Oh now I

in Jerome, “How come you remember?”

interest in that woman. I heard she’s quite the flirt, loves to seduce others‘ boyfriends. I used

“What, you wanted her to

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

back now, so here’s your

“You said it.”

tightened until his knuckles turned white. It seemed he wasn’t the only man with

isn’t your fiancée Quintessa’s aunt?

woman?”

on know

swirling his drink lazily,

over. Tyrone’s face wore a

as if it really didn’t matter to him.

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

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

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