Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Chapter 22

She took a subtle step back, “Like I’d tell you the debt he owes me. Even if I told you, could you pay it off on his behalf?”

Franklin found the situation intriguing and asked, “Well, that depends. What’s the nature of this debt? Let’s hear it.”

A smile crossed Quintessa’s lips, “For instance, imagine a guy who sleeps with someone, sneaks away at dawn without a word, not even bothering to pay for the hotel room, and on top of that, has the nerve to swipe their date’s cell phone. Can you manage that kind of debt?”

That was a lot to take in. Franklin suddenly felt overwhelmed by the audacity of it all. This was something he definitely could not handle.

Rubbing his nose, Franklin inquired, “Are you sure you’re talking about the Mr. York?”

Quintessa retorted, “Who else would be such a scumbag? You?”

another look at Quintessa. She was fierce. But he was genuinely curious about her accusation. Was Tyrone that strapped for cash? To sleep with

himself, Franklin said, “I’m

very least he’d cover the room charge. And even if he

go

Dutch.

familiar face, Franklin called out, “James, this lady’s looking for Mr.

seeing Quintessa, was out of

to face Quintessa’s piercing eyes. Quintessa raised her hand, beckoning James with a curl of her delicate,

sigh, James approached her, “Ms.

felt a bit uneasy around Quintessa. He didn’t dislike her, but she definitely put him on

bad, James. Remembering me after three years. I must hold

looked discomforted, “Mr. York’s in a meeting. Maybe some other

Quintessa was having none of it, “His meeting is none of my concern. I’m here to

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impossible against Quintessa’s will, “Please don’t put