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?”

accusation. Was Tyrone that strapped for cash?

“I’m definitely not that despicable.”

he’d cover the room charge. And even if he didn’t, he’d

go

Dutch.

“James, this lady’s looking for Mr. York.”

slip away upon seeing Quintessa, was out of luck sold out by his

James slowly turned to face Quintessa’s piercing eyes. Quintessa raised her hand, beckoning James with a curl of her delicate, nail–polished

her, “Ms. Quintessa Young,

around Quintessa. He didn’t dislike her, but she definitely put him on edge.

after three years. I must hold a special place in your heart.

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

is none of my concern. I’m

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