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.

it looks like your friends aren't too

ever the actress, spoke with perfect poise. Every movement was intentional, embodying the sweet, innocent persona with an

with unshed tears, her nose tingling with the weight of emotion. She struggled to keep her composure, determined not to cry in front of Stephen

have your reasons, don't you? Just tell me. I'll understand. Please, don't do this... It's really hurting me. Can

choked sob escaping. "Didn't

into a bitter, mocking smile. "Ms. Yates, we're adults here. Do you really still believe in such

drained

burned with pain, and her lips parted as if she

her agony, and he couldn't bring himself to look at her. Turning away, his voice was as cold as ice. "Ms. Yates, I've already made myself clear Please, stop this

a deflated balloon, her

a few steps to the side, making way for the

her distress, Sienna

over,

into a

embrace. "It's okay, Tessa.

still

us. Everything

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out, rushing toward him. She was ready to

something you'll regret!"

she cast a discreet glance at Henry,