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?”

But he was genuinely curious about her accusation. Was Tyrone that strapped for cash? To sleep with someone, not pay up, and then

to himself, Franklin said, “I’m definitely not that despicable.”

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

go

Dutch.

face, Franklin called out, “James, this lady’s

who had tried to slip away upon seeing Quintessa, was out

slowly turned to face Quintessa’s piercing eyes. Quintessa raised her

James approached her, “Ms. Quintessa Young, it’s

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

after three years. I must hold a special

in a meeting.

is none of my concern. I’m here to see him now.”

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