Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Chapter 93

Quintessa arched an eyebrow, with a playful smirk gracing her lips. “Of course I’m different. I’m even more stunning than I was three years ago, more enchanting. Otherwise, how could I keep you so hopelessly captivated?”

Jerome had to concede, “You’ve got a point.”

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Indeed hopelessly captivated. So much so that despite knowing she was scheming against him, he still covered for her and kept her return a secret.

Lately, Jerome had been at his wit’s end over Zenobia’s drama, feeling like his head was about to explode. Yet, he hadn’t even considered throwing Quintessa under the bus.

Part of the reason was just as Quintessa said he had his pride. But another reason was that he was curious to see just how far she would go.

“Since you’ve taken on the role of the leading lady in ‘Shadows of the Past,” Jerome said, “you might as well play it to the hilt. At least do justice to Zenobia, who’s caught in the crossfire, thanks to you.”

At the end of the day, Jerome still felt that Quintessa’s framing was unfair to Zenobia.

to begin with. I’m just taking back what’s mine. Why should

Jerome glared.

to do, I’m out of here. Oh, and I’d advise you not to stir up another one. What’s mine is mine,

eyes narrowed. There was a wild allure about her that was maddeningly irresistible, and in that moment, he felt utterly defenseless against

the public setting, he might have taken her

called out leisurely, “I didn’t come to see Zenobia. I came for your sister. She attempted suicide.”

been through a rough patch, and Jerome, who had grown to detest Miranda, was resolute on breaking up with her. But Miranda wouldn’t have it. She had slashed her wrists yesterday

upon hearing this.

chain reaction would lead to Miranda’s

no wonder I’ve been in such a great mood today.

“No.”

“What a pity.”

Miranda were dead, it would

in room 501,” Jerome said before

“Shall we go?”

something to

“What’s that?”

relative of yours and get