Enchanted Nightfall Falling for Destiny (Quintessa and Tyrone) novel Chapter 409

Maybe Tyrone was right, choosing a less extreme path for revenge, leaving a way out for myself. To live with hope is a wonderful thing.

After hearing Tyrone's advice, Quintessa didn't return to Harmony Retreat; instead, she had Manny drive her back to the York mansion.

Mrs. York was up late, pulling Quintessa aside, "I'm so glad you're here. It's utterly boring being alone in this big house."

"Have you not been out shopping or playing cards lately?"

Mrs. York grimaced, "Can't be bothered."

Wilma came in with a cup of warm milk for Quintessa and said, "Ms. Young, you wouldn't believe it, but Mrs. Harrington has been awful, spreading nasty rumors about Mrs. York all over town. Saying she's a bully who looks down on everyone, encouraging people to avoid her. Last time Mrs. York went to play cards, a few of them ganged up on her, making her lose on purpose. When she realized and didn't want to play anymore, they mocked her, saying the York family can't even afford to lose a bit of money."

Apparently, Mrs. Harrington also said that Mrs. York considering an actor for a daughter-in-law was beneath her, saying it tarnished the family's high status.

The more Quintessa heard, the angrier she got. Mrs. Harrington truly had no shame.

She thought Mrs. Harrington wouldn't dare pull any dirty tricks on Mrs. York, but behind her back, she played these disgraceful games.

Seeing Mrs. York looking downcast made Quintessa feel sorry for her, understanding how much exclusion she must have faced. Quintessa asked, "How much did you lose that day?"

Mrs. York looked embarrassed and hesitantly held up two fingers.

"Two thousand?" Quintessa guessed.

Mrs. York shook her head.

Taking a deep breath, Quintessa guessed, "Twenty thousand..."

Again, Mrs. York shook her head, whispering, "Two hundred thousand."

Mrs. York's eyes lit up with newfound confidence, feeling an inexplicable trust in Quintessa. She immediately started calling everyone.

If anyone hesitated, she had a line ready: "I'm coming to give you my money, and you're saying no?"

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The next afternoon, Mrs. York prepared a lavish dinner. After they were well-fed, Quintessa said to Molly, "Grab a sack, let's go..."

Mrs. York was curious, "What do we need a sack for?"

Quintessa replied with a grin, "To carry our winnings, of course!"