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.

spoke slowly, “Then watch closely.”

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

intention of answering, but the ringtone went on and on.

back his irritation, Jerome pulled out the phone and saw the name–Miranda.

a couple in love, the names saved on their phones would be terms of endearment, no

reveal how insignificant Miranda was in Jerome’s

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

icy as he let go of Quintessa

“Hello, Miranda.”

can’t sleep. Where

to hear Miranda’s pouty

but his voice remained soothing, “I’ve already hit the sack. Why are you

to check if you had. Jay, it’s been days since you visited. I

I’ll drop by in a

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‘, well,

a couple of days, you say that all the time. I

licked her lips, sensing a golden opportunity. She really should do something to stir the

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