Chapter 145

Quintessa was roused from her slumber by the gnawing pangs of hunger. She squinted at the clock; it was already nudging 1 PM.

She grabbed her phone and noticed two missed calls, both from Violet.

She quickly dialed her back.

The call got connected almost immediately, and Quintessa yawned, “Hey Violet, what’s up? Just woke up.”

Violet’s voice was tinged with excitement, “For the love of God, Quintessa, with the whole Roxanne scandal blowing up, how can you still be sleeping?”

Quintessa raked her fingers through her hair, “The bigger the mess is, the better I sleep. If things were quiet, then I’d be worried.”

voice, almost conspiratorially, “I’ve got some insider info. Roxanne’s claiming that someone spiked her drink, saying she’s been set up. The cops are on it, but so far, they

like a hot potato now that she’s damaged goods. she’s nothing but a small–time actress, and with the cops grasping at straws, it’s likely to stay a minor

for years, and you just

“nished hers

tight; what’s the

fan. With her out of

the production, huh? Roxanne

Quintessa reassured her. “Director Fitch was You can bet he’s figuring out a workaround. No producer’s gonna let their investment tank. Plus, with Roxanne’s scenes cut,

“Jeez, you–l love you

got up, “I’m not into cougars.”

to head to the set. Laura’s been

“Got it!”

for days.”

updates. Roxanne’s dirty laundry aired for all to

Quintessa’s eyes landed on a familiar name in the top ten

clicked on Snow’s personal Twitter and found a post from 10 AM–a single, striking image.

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