Chapter 55


    On the other side, Quintessa shivered in her sleep. She had no idea when she had drifted off or for


    how long, but the tter on her balcony jolted her awake. Someone was tossing empty soda cans onto


    her space, creating a relentless metallic symphony.


    Rubbing her eyes, Quintessa rose and stepped out onto the balcony.


    There, on the neighboring balcony, stood a figure who called out to her, “Hey there, you up?”


    The chilly early spring breeze nipped at her skin, jolting away the remnants of sleep, “What’s up?


    nning to have another epic showdown on the balcony for me to witness and critique your


    performance?”


    Snow grimaced, “Wow, you really don’t hold back, do you?”


    Quintessa stretchedzily, “As if you can hold back.”


    “Got ns tomorrow?”


    Quintessa responded coolly, “What do you think? I’m just a small–time actress, remember?”


    “How about you join me at the studio tomorrow morning? We’re shooting a music video.”


    “Sure, but did you settle on a rate with Violet?”


    Snow chuckled, “For someone whopliments my stamina, I wouldn’t dream of shortchanging you.”


    A rare smile flickered across Quintessa’s face, her mood lightened for a moment.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.


    She turned to look at Snow, his features obscured in the darkness. It felt surreal to be having this


    casual conversation just a few feet away with the superstar; the man was utterly different from the one


    who shone brightly on stage.


    Quintessa asked, “With all your money, why do you still live around here?”


    Snow retorted, “Am I bothering you?”


    “Not at all.”


    “The night’s still young, and since neither of us can sleep, why not invite me over?”


    Quintessa leaned on the railing, her chin resting on her hand as she eyed Snow, “Is this your way of


    hooking up?” Her face seemed to glow in the night, her eyes bright and fox–like. Snow felt a tingling


    sensation when he met her gaze.


    “So, is that a yes?” He asked.


    Quintessa replied, “I prefer causing trouble for others over harming my own kind.”


    Snow burst intoughter after a moment’s surprise.


    “I like your spirit. Knew we were kindred spirits the moment we met on the balcony. If not a hookup,


    how about a drink?”


    “Absolutely.”


    Snow grabbed two cans of beer and tossed one to Quintessa across the divide. Jokingly, he said to


    Quintessa, “Really, why work so hard? A little scandal with me and all your problems would be solved.”


    Quintessa nodded seriously, “True, riding the coattails of your fame would rocket me to stardom. But


    why help me?”


    Why would someone she barely knew offer assistance?


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    No up–anding celebrity wanted to hit the headlines for a scandal, especially not someone like


    Snow. There was no such thing as a free lunch.


    After taking a sip of his beer, Snow grinned, “Because I want to sleep with you.”


    Quintessa remained silent, just watching him. Seeing this, Snowughed, “I’m kidding! You think I’d go


    for just anyone? It would have to be a top–notch star. Look at you, you’re not even on the radar.”


    Quintessa just smiled, not taking it to heart. She was tired tonight. After chatting with Snow for a couple


    of hours, she was ovee with drowsiness and excused herself, leaving him alone as she headed


    back to sleep. Snow stayed on the balcony, smoking three cigarettes back–to–back before chuckling at


    himself. In this day and age, he had actually found someone who didn’t look at him like a piece of meat.