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.”

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

the one saying

‘em, Quinn. You’re

and a lift of her elegant dress, Quintessa stepped

Quinn walked onto what was to become her

truly beginning at this

the media frenzy into something resembling a fan

be? The reveal is just moments

abuzz with anticipation when suddenly, the stage darkened and the lights danced mysteriously. Quintessa was seated on a throne–like chair, suspended by steel wires, which gently descended

chair touched down amidst gasps of awe. Then, as if on cue, Director Cooper and the leading man Quennel

her hands lightly in theirs and stood

light and camera in the place zeroed

was like unveiling a masterpiece, and in

of them were

dressed in a simple yet elegant black dress with just a hint of shoulder; with her fair skin glowing and her wavy hair

had once remarked,