Simone’s eyes snapped into focus. “She’s Old Mr. Quintin’s protégé!”

“Exactly!” Terrence nodded vigorously. “Maybe we can use that connection to get an audience with Old Mr. Jarvis.”

Simone was skeptical, and her expression was cooling. “With Estelle’s temperament, you think she’d lift a finger to help us?”

“What’s your brilliant plan, then?” Terrence frowned, suddenly thinking of Carmella. “How’s Carmella’s relationship with her mentor, Albert Mullins?”

Simone looked even more uncomfortable, stumbling over her words.

Ever since Carmella had her fifteen minutes of fame, she’d made some arrogant remarks that got under Albert’s skin. The fallout had been ugly, and they’d basically cut ties.

Albert probably didn’t even acknowledge Carmella as his student anymore. Even if they groveled to him now, asking him for help was a lost cause!

Seeing their faces, Terrence knew they couldn’t count on Carmella. He turned irked with his face stiffening. “You’ll be the death of me because of that Carmella!”

“Carmella isn’t what Dad thinks,” Simone defended weakly, her voice tinged with frustration. “She was a bit misguided before, but she’s turned over a new leaf, working hard at home every day.”

her redemption now? Her reputation’s

than Carmella, and she’s cozied up to the Sampsons

now!” Terrence commanded

Bennett pulled out his phone. “I’ll

dialed Estelle’s number, and it

that you’re KING’s

warm and friendly tone, “Hello, I’m Estelle’s father. I’ve heard she’s staying with Old Mr. Quintin. Could

“Even the

didn’t catch his drift and took a step back. “If I can’t come in, could you pass on

and the

His family waited outside Old Mr.Jarvis’s in such

were feasting and toasting—an utter

doing well, and so much had been invested in the B City project, and it was their last hope, he swallowed his pride at

situation was different, his father wouldn’t have to endure

sighed, swallowing his

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