His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 213

Nancy playfully tossed her hair. She then wrapped her arm around Stephen's, clearly staking her claim. "You must be Ms. Yates. Nice to meet you I'm Nancy Lloyd, Steve's girlfriend."

Steve.

Girlfriend.

Tessa's gaze dropped to Nancy's hand resting on Stephen's arm. A sharp, painful twist ran through her chest.

Stephen stood motionless, his eyes flicking briefly to Nancy's hand. His throat tightened, the urge to explain building inside him, but the words stayed stuck.

Naomi had seen enough. She marched forward and tore Nancy's hand off Stephen's arm. "Take your hands off him!

"If you want to flaunt your relationship, do it somewhere else! This isn't the place for your public display of affection!" Her face flushed with fury, her eyes burning with rage. "What's the matter? Mr. Jacobson, can't you afford to book a hotel room?"

Her words were like a knife, cutting deep.

Quentin was taken aback and quickly stepped in, attempting to diffuse the escalating tension.

He pulled Naomi back, urging, "Alright, alright, calm down. We're all friends here. Let's not make a scene."

Naomi struggled against him, pushing him away. "Let go! Don't stop me!"

However, he held firm, his gaze pleading with her to calm down.

turned to Stephen. "Steve, it looks like your friends aren't too happy with us.

Every movement was intentional, embodying the sweet, innocent

filled with unshed tears, her nose tingling with the weight of emotion. She struggled to

her voice, she forced herself to meet Stephen's gaze. "Stephen, you have your reasons, don't you? Just tell

eyes shimmered with tears, and her voice faltered as she spoke, a choked sob escaping. "Didn't you promise that as

cold and unfeeling as an abyss, his lips curling into a bitter, mocking smile. "Ms. Yates, we're adults here. Do you really still

drained from Tessa's

parted as if she

Turning away, his voice was as cold as ice. "Ms. Yates, I've already

deflated balloon,

upright. She took a few steps to the side, making way

her distress,

over,

her into a

embrace. "It's okay, Tessa.

still

Everything will be

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far!" Naomi cried out, rushing toward him. She was ready to lash out, but Quentin grabbed her,

don't do something you'll regret!"

a discreet glance