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 watch

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

ringtone went on and on. In the echo of the empty

back his irritation, Jerome pulled out the

the names saved on their phones would be terms of endearment,

phone contact name could reveal how insignificant Miranda

tie with a click of her tongue, “Oh, my dear sister is checking in. Aren’t you going to answer it,

go of Quintessa

“Hello, Miranda.”

I can’t sleep. Where are

hear Miranda’s

his voice remained soothing, “I’ve already hit the

had. Jay, it’s been days since

been hectic; I’ll drop by in a couple

chuckled inwardly. If your boyfriend hadn’t been in touch for days and when he did, he gave excuses like ‘I’m busy‘ or ‘I don’t have time‘,

that all the time. I don’t care, you have to

a golden opportunity. She really should do

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