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 remember; you

spark ignited in Jerome, “How come you

woman. I heard she’s quite the flirt, loves to seduce others‘ boyfriends. I used to wonder why

joked, “What, you wanted

– a rare find. Just seeing her, I’d get a hard–on, seriously. It’s been years, and I still

back now, so

“You said it.”

grip on his glass tightened until his knuckles turned white. It seemed he wasn’t the

fiancée Quintessa’s aunt? You ever meet

woman?”

lounged on know her.”

swirling his drink lazily,

wore a half–smile;

was as if it really didn’t matter to

all that was left was to sign the contract and

full

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