Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Chapter 152

Backstage, Violet was a bundle of nerves as she tried to soothe Quintessa. “Don’t be jittery, Quinn. Once you’re out there, just flash that gorgeous smile of yours. Be confident in your looks; you’re stunning. I’ve briefed you on the possible questions the press might ask, just stick to our script.”

Quintessa glanced at her reflection, her red lips curling into a smile. “What’s there to be nervous about? I’ve waited so long for this moment, and it’s finally here. I’m more excited than anything. You, on the other

hand, might want to dab that sweat off your forehead

With a start, Violet touched her forehead and found it drenched. “I guess I’m just sweating bullets for you. You’ve never faced the press formally before, and here you are, about to dive into the deep end. And I can’t be up there with you.”

Quintessa gave her a serious look. “When have you ever known me to be scared?”

Violet shook her head; having known Quinn for two years, she’d come to realize that there was a vitality in her, an indomitable spirit that seemed to rise even stronger when faced with adversity.

There was a knock at the door and an urgent voice followed: “Ms. Young, it’s showtime.”

with a nod to Violet, she said, “Here goes

swallowed hard, “I should be the one

get ‘em, Quinn. You’re

smile and a lift of her elegant dress,

her head held high, and chest puffed out, Quinn walked onto what was to

journey was truly beginning at this moment.

the media frenzy into something resembling a fan meet–and–greet; the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement.

be? The

Quintessa

if on cue, Director Cooper and the leading man Quennel approached her with gentlemanly grace, each extending

placed her hands lightly in theirs and stood

every light and camera in the place zeroed

masterpiece, and in

audible wave of astonishment swept through the crowd; many of them were so captivated that they even forgot to snap pictures.

hint of shoulder; with her fair skin glowing and her wavy hair cascading down, her figure

Director Cooper had once remarked, was aggressive, impossible to