Quintessa was young, but life had thrown at her more experiences than many could handle. The girl standing before her was younger than her; though she seemed composed, she couldn't quite mask the whirlwind of emotions in her eyes. There was an unmistakable mix of jealousy, doubt, and above all, an undying love for Jonathan.

Quintessa wasn't sure how she herself would act if she fell for someone, but she could easily spot the signs in others.

Cynthia's facade crumbled, and her cheeks flushed red at the accusation. "What are you talking about?"

Quintessa scoffed, "You know exactly what I'm talking about. Don't test me, and don't think about playing games with me. No one has ever gotten anywhere with doubt."

and doubted this way. Everywhere she went, it seemed she was marked as a rival by other women. But the truth was, how many had she really seduced? The only man she'd been intimate with was a guy named Tyrone. And yet, the world was convinced that she was a heart-breaker, a libertine. She had thought about clearing her name,

because of him. I was so excited to get the chance

Quintessa's thoughts drifted.

chance to fall for someone, but fate wasn't

a luxury,

the script in hand, ready to join Jonathan

called after her, "Ms. Young,

work to do, no time for

Winters treats you differently. If you don't have feelings for him, could

spun around fiercely. "Can't bear the thought of what? Of Jonathan falling for me, or of me developing feelings for him? And why should I? Just because you ask me to? You want me to cut off my connection with him just because you like him? Who

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