Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Chapter 125

Quintessa became highly conspicuous on the main road, so she continually veered into narrow alleys by the roadside. The footsteps behind her grew increasingly nearer. She dared not look back, fearing that a single glance would confront her with the menacing dangers poised to engulf her.

Quintessa’s body was almost beyond her control, moving forward purely on instinctual human survival impulses. Her bare feet were chafed raw by the uneven ground, the constant pain jabbing at Quintessa but keeping her just conscious enough to press on.

Suddenly, her hali was yanked fiercely, bringing her sprint to an abrupt halt. With the tremendous force from behind, her scalp seared with pain as her entire body was dragged backward.

A voice inside Quintessa screamed–Oh, crap!

A split second later, a crisp slap sounded.

blood, her head spun more dizzyingly as the world turned upside down,

the person clutching her roared, “You wretch, think you can

scalp feeling as if it

her words came out razor–sharp, her voice icy, “Roxanne sent you, didn’t she? Kill me today, or don’t bother. If I

myriad dangers she had encountered enabled Quintessa to maintain her composure at all times, even though this time, she might truly be unable to escape.

long as there was a chance, it was always

thugs momentarily stunned

one of them sneered, “You slut, quite the bluffer. Don’t listen to her, she’s just a minor actress with no backing. What can she do to us? Let’s have our fun with her today, snap a few dozen nude photos, and make a little home movie. With these, we can make you do

as Roxanne’s tactic–cliché

ever hear of the York Financial Group?” she asked with ice in her

if we have?”

Tyrone is

in disbelief, “And I suppose the President is your secret

lips, her