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.”

“What good is her redemption now? Her reputation’s ruined, and she’s of no use to the

dare refute Terrence. Instead, she countered with a hint of annoyance, “Estelle is more formidable and famous than Carmella, and she’s cozied up to the Sampsons and the Lamonts.

call her now!” Terrence

make the call, so Bennett pulled out

dialed Estelle’s number, and

instructed, “Go tell the Quintin family’s people that

outside the mansion. He said to the guard in a warm and friendly tone, “Hello, I’m Estelle’s father. I’ve heard she’s staying with

“Even

and took a step back. “If I can’t come in, could you pass on a message and have her come

“Old Mr. Quintin and the guests are

Mr.Jarvis’s in such biting cold, but were not even allowed

they were feasting and toasting—an utter

tell Terrence to head back, but as soon as he thought of how the family business wasn’t doing well, and so much had been invested in the B City project, and it was

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

sighed, swallowing his

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