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 closely.”

his mind; he wasn’t going to let

and on. In the echo

pulled out the phone and

at the screen, Quintessa sneered internally. If they were truly a couple in love, the names saved on their phones would be terms

could reveal how

her tongue, “Oh, my dear sister is checking in.

icy as he let go of Quintessa and answered the call.

“Hello, Miranda.”

can’t sleep. Where are

Miranda’s pouty voice

face was a mask of impatience, but his voice remained soothing, “I’ve already hit

check if you had.

by

‘I’m busy‘ or ‘I don’t have time‘, well, you didn’t need to be a genius to figure out that

of days, you say that all the time. I don’t

sensing a golden opportunity. She really should do something to stir the pot.

1/2

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255