Chapter 76

Sean felt the weight of the world on his shoulders. His son had been in a car accident, his daughter was in turmoil, and to top it off, his company was facing endless complications these past few days. He couldn’t remember a time he had felt more drained.

With a frustrated shake of his head, he grabbed his jacket and headed out the door.

Driving through the city. Sean pulled up to a modest suburban neighborhood. He rang the doorbell twice and was greeted by the door swinging open. As he stepped inside, he wrapped his arms around the young woman waiting for him, “This is the only place that brings me peace”

“Sit down, I’ll get you some water, she said softly, her voice a soothing balm to his frayed nerves.

As Sean sank into the plush comfort of the sofa, the young woman turned to fetch the water. She discreetly added a white powder from a container into the glass. It dissolved instantly, leaving no trace

She handed him the water with a gentle smile, the picture of tenderness and charm.

Back at her own place. Quintessa was met by her agent Violet, who was already waiting for her.

said, while showing her phone to Violet. “Can

in surprise, “Is

far removed from Quintessa’s usual

dare to

“So you can’t tell, huh? What do you

these to

some of Quintessa’s family drama, asked with concern, “Aren’t you afraid

if she tried, she’d be looking for Zenobia What’s that got to do with

deliberately dressed up to mimic Zenobia

Jerome

sympathy for Zenobia, “So, is Zenobia just an unwitting

all, Quintessa retorted. “She stole my role. I’m just reclaiming what’s mine.

away. Even if it’s taken, she would fiercely

the pictures, you’ll get the role again? Is Jerome on

fingertips traced over her phone, her smile was blooming as she browsed through the photos, “Whether Jerome helps me or

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