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