Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Chapter 64

Jerome’s face was devoid of smiles; he locked his gaze onto Quintessa’s eyes with an intensity that could scorch, “What if I want it right now?”

Did Jerome know what game Quintessa was playing?

He was painfully aware that what he held in his grasp was exactly what she coveted.

Handing it over easily would mean war in the next heartbeat.

With a sudden jerk, Quintessa pulled at Jerome’s shirt, while her face was twisted with a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes which were laced with venom. “Then by all means, try. After all, I’m quite curious to see just how capable my dear brother–in–law really is.”

Their gazes were locked, each reflecting the other’s face; their thoughts were seemingly transparent yet enigmatic.

Jerome’s eyes darkened bit by bit, then a dangerous glint emerged.

He was like a wolf, power coiled tight, ready to pounce, and Quintessa was the prey he had long salivated over.

“Then

made up his mind; he wasn’t going to let Quintessa slip away tonight. Just then, his phone

intention of answering, but the ringtone went on and on. In the echo of the empty parking garage, it was particularly grating.

Jerome pulled out the

their phones would be terms of endearment, no matter

name could reveal how insignificant Miranda was in Jerome’s

of her tongue, “Oh, my dear sister is checking in. Aren’t you going

go of Quintessa

“Hello, Miranda.”

sleep. Where

close enough to hear Miranda’s pouty voice on the phone.

a mask of impatience, but his voice remained soothing, “I’ve already hit the sack. Why

had. Jay, it’s

been hectic; I’ll drop by in

days and when he did, he gave excuses like ‘I’m busy‘ or ‘I don’t have time‘, well, you didn’t need to be

couple of days, always a couple of days, you say that all the time. I don’t care, you have to

sensing a golden opportunity. She really should do something to

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