You'll Fall For Me, Today or tomorrow

Clarissa called Mimi when she arrived at Ayrith Villas. The latter said she was already waiting for her in the villa, and she asked Clarissa to meet her at the third villa on Abingdon Road.

Clarissa drove into the neighborhood. The road in front of the villa with doorplate No. 3 was jam-packed with luxury cars.

She saw Mimi coming up to her as soon as she got out of the car. Her anger spiked at the sight of the gown the latter was wearing.

“Clare, you’re here! Come on in.” Mimi tried to take her hand and ushered her in.

Clarissa halted her steps, shoving Mimi’s hands off her. “So, you have your own party dress. Mimi Lester, what are you up to?”

Mimi flashed her an awkward smile. “Clare, actually, I did a little name-dropping, saying that my cousin is a rich and famous writer. If I didn’t do so, nobody would give a damn about me since I’m nothing but a poor student. Don’t worry. I didn’t tell them anything except that you’re an author. Clare, since you’ve come, join us and relax. Besides, you might as well take this as an opportunity to see if there are investors who are willing to invest in adapting your written work.”

“I appreciate your kindness, but there is no need.”

Clarissa turned around to get into her car, yet Mimi refused to let her go. Before Gina could help free her from Mimi’s grip, someone had come up to them.

“Mimi, what’s going on here? Ms. Quigley, since you’re here, come and join us.”

Clarissa remembered the man being the one she saw at the club with Mimi the other day.

She felt uncomfortable at the way the man was looking at her.

“Clare, this is Leo, the deputy director of the Rouge.” Mimi introduced the man to Clarissa. Then, she turned to face him. “Leo, my sister is rather shy. I’m trying to get her to join us.”

Leo flashed Clarissa a smile. “Ms. Quigley, there is no need to feel shy. Come and join us! There are many celebrities inside the house. Oh, do you know the famous Jamison Scott? He’s here as well. I heard you’re an author. Have you ever thought of adapting your work?”

“I’m not interested.”

With that, Clarissa wrenched free from Mimi’s grip and got into the car with Gina. Seeing Leo’s eyes turned icy, feeling intimidated, Mimi stood in the way of Clarissa’s car to prevent them from leaving.

“Clare, I’ve dropped your name to impress the others. Please join the party for a while for my sake. If you don’t get out of the car, I won’t let you leave.” Mimi was simply acting unreasonable and annoying.

Outside the car, Leo was still staring at Clarissa with his nasty gaze.

Gina, who was sitting behind the wheels, wanted to leave the place. Although Mimi blocked the only way out, she cared little about her bluster.

Vroom! Vroom! As for Mimi, she was trembling in fear when Gina revved up the engine as if she was going to ram into her at any second.

Right then, the sound of police car sirens rang out.

Clarissa felt her heart dropped. Before she could even react, the policemen had blockaded the road and arrested Leo, who was prepared to flee the place. The policemen’s arrival caused chaos in the villa.

of the policemen approached their car and knocked

…

Clarissa was being taken into custody though she never expected she would one day be mistaken

her. Some were giddy while

never seen how people who had taken drugs looked like, this was what she

dragged into the crime of participating in a drug-fueled

process. The policemen were stern, their eyes full

Clarissa sighed internally.

in their words. It was an unspoken rule in the entertainment industry that many beautiful women, be it celebrities or models, would offer sex in exchange for benefits. Thus, Clarissa’s beauty

take any drugs

before Matthew arrived

stupidity that she was being dragged into trouble

her head down, not daring

phone call from the police station. Now that Clarissa was alright, his worries disappeared, replaced by amusement upon

you a lesson. You should be more

took her hand and pulled her into his arms.

mumbling, “Am

“Well, it’s not too late to learn your lesson now.

pursed her lips while

obtained bail for her

Tyson, Ms. Quigley is free

go,” said Matthew, wrapping his arm around Clarissa’s

they made their way out. Yet, Matthew had become the center of attention the moment he entered

staring at him with her eyes wide in disbelief. Initially, she thought Matthew was nothing but a kept man. Now,

further ascertained when she saw the policemen and lawyer treated him with much respect, reverently

jealous gaze at Clarissa, the woman had fooled her and her

want us to know that the man is rich, and that’s why she kept it from us and misled us into

Mimi called out, “Clare, you’re leaving just like that? I’m your cousin! Besides, I didn’t do drugs and I’m innocent. You can’t leave me here just like that.” Her voice was loud

her steps, her face full of

people are the ones who tricked me to the party.” Then, Mimi shifted her gaze to

accused her of being cold

anything, Matthew

nodded and complied with the order while Matthew led Clarissa out

the car, Clarissa was

pecked her forehead. “Clare, don’t be

her face in his chest. After some time, she let out a deep

Gloria’s daughter. I still remember how nice Aunt Gloria treated me when I was young. At that time, my father was still around, and she was not married yet. She would buy me a lot of snacks and toys. Matthew, she was very nice to