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.

Quintessa to a private room, and as she pushed open the door, Quintessa heard

her and said, “Ms. Young, you finally made it. You’re late today;

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

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

Quennel, and even if he saw what was

distasteful. Was this what her future

his gaze fixed on Quintessa, “Ms. Young, in person you’re much more beautiful than any photo. It’s been years since I’ve seen a beauty

“You flatter me, Hans. Just

unwanted caress on her thigh and behind by the investor, Quintessa “accidentally” spilled her drink on her dress, seizing the chance to escape to the restroom.

an unmistakable hint that the role

was the alcohol talking or not, Quintessa felt a wave of self–respect wash over her. Hell 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 happened, there would

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second time.

care if her body was dirty or not, but she did

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