Chapter 17

Violet said, “It’s good that you get it. Really, the outcome depends on your own effort. It’s not necessarily going to be the worst case scenario.”

Quintessa replied, “Mm–hmm.”

Quintessa arrived at the destination Violet had given her, the swankiest business club in Emberbrook – Luxe Haven Club.

The name was elegant, but the inside was a den of hedonism.

Once she got there, Quintessa could only think of two words – burning cash. The crowd that frequented this place was the kind with money to burn, and they came here to do just

that.

as she pushed open the door, Quintessa heard someone singing.

“Ms. Young, you finally made it. You’re

was no avoiding the booze, so she might as well drink up. She downed three shots of vodka in one go before

half–leaning on an investor, his hand creeping up the inside of her thigh. Marian was clearly annoyed but put up with it, her face plastered

was chatting with the lead actor Quennel, and even if he saw what

found it distasteful. Was this what her future looked

in person you’re much more beautiful than any photo. It’s been years since I’ve

“You flatter me, Hans. Just

Half an hour later, with a stomach full of liquor and an unwanted caress on her thigh and behind by the investor, Quintessa “accidentally” spilled her drink on her dress, seizing the chance

were clear; he had made an unmistakable hint that the role was hers if she spent the night with

no, she didn’t want to sleep with that old and ugly dude. She didn’t want to sell her body cheaply. She knew these transactions: once it

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second time.

not, but she did care that it was given by

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