Quintessa wasn't that she didn't want to protect Yolanda, but her capabilities fell short of that extent. Watching Yolanda suffer, she felt powerless, having dragged her into this quagmire without a clear way out. When Tyrone stepped in to help, Quintessa could finally breathe a sigh of relief. At least, she could give Yolanda some form of closure.

Her thanks to Tyrone was heartfelt, devoid of any sarcasm or jest. It was sincere.

Pushing aside everything else, Tyrone was the first to extend a helping hand to her. Quintessa thought to herself that, even if their paths diverged in the future, she would always remember this kindness. Tyrone, however, was taken aback by her words, finding the situation somewhat unusual. It made him overlook "Tyrone Young" presence entirely: "You, uh, don't mention it. Consider it a gift from me, your boss, welcoming you to joining The York Financial Group. After all, you're one of us now, and I can't just stand by and watch one of our own get bullied."

Quintessa smirked, "I have to go back to filming, gotta go."

"Wait."

"Yes?"

"Are you free tonight?"

Quintessa shot back, "I don't have time to sleep with you."

face darkened as he retorted through gritted teeth, "Do you think I'm

"Your mom told me the other night to make the most of you while I still could, before

say? The traps set

teeth, he asked, "Could you two have had such deep

good for his mom and Quintessa to share a room and bond. Little did he know, it was

known,

Quintessa anywhere

he wanted to say

Tyrone's expression at

tell me,

paused, then

out

"Yes!"

more like it. Now,

Tyrone heard the signal on

towards the disconnected call, "So what if all I think about is sleeping with you?

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