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.”

that, the guy lit up, “Oh now I remember; you

Jerome, “How come you

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

joked, “What, you wanted her

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

now, so here’s your chance.”

“You said it.”

turned white. It seemed he wasn’t the only

your fiancée Quintessa’s aunt? You ever meet that

woman?”

on

couch, swirling his drink lazily, drawling,

Tyrone’s face wore a half–smile; Quintessa’s

as if

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

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

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