?<strong>Chapter 1012:</strong>


    Meanwhile, Quinn was finalizing the tour schedule when Fiona’s suddenughter jolted him. “What’s going on? Why the sudden joy?” Quinn queried as he attempted a glimpse at Fiona’s phone.


    Fiona evaded his view. Before Quinn’s suspicions could mount, she concocted an excuse. “A friend just received some uplifting news. I’m ted for her.”


    Convinced, Quinn pressed on, “What sort of news did your friend receive?”


    “She’s delighted because her least favorite colleague won’t be at work tomorrow,” Fiona revealed, a smirk ying on her lips.


    The news pertained to Elyse. Fiona was d to hear about Elyse’s abrupt disappearance. The message from Kaelyn had truly made her day. Fiona was already anticipating the morrow.


    When the tourmenced and the absence of Elyse was disclosed, chaos would inevitably ensue, wouldn’t it? Merely visualizing the scenario brought her immense pleasure.


    With a thoughtful stroke of her chin, Fiona pondered aloud, “What if tomorrow brings unforeseen absences, like one of you being unable to attend?”


    Quinn, clearly puzzled, asked, “Who would be so callous as to do such a thing? Anyone capable of that shouldn’t even be in this industry. They should just be banned.”


    “Be banned? Is it really that serious?” Fiona responded, her voice tinged with disbelief.


    Quinn answered emphatically, “Yes, it’s that serious. Being irresponsible to our fans and the effort we’ve all invested—anyone guilty of that should be banned.”


    Fiona’s anticipation for tomorrow’s drama soared. In her view, Elyse deserved to be banned! She should never be allowed to performmercially again. While Fiona was reveling in thoughts of Elyse’s downfall, Quinn set his violin aside and sat next to her.


    “We’ve been seeing each other for a while now. When do you think we can take things to the next level?”


    Fiona was momentarily confused by his question. It wasn’t until she caught Quinn’s intense gaze that she realized his implications. Quinn was suggesting they be intimate.


    Fiona felt a surge of panic; she had been merely toying with Quinn and had no real intentions of deepening their rtionship. Once the tour concluded and her role was fulfilled, she nned to sever ties with him and return to Jayden.


    However, seeing Quinn’s earnest expression, she questioned whether he was indeed suggesting what she thought.


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