Chapter 27

Quentin clicked his tongue, pretending to be annoyed. "How can you say that? It's not cheesy—it's called high-EQ social skills." "Boring," Naomi commented, pulling Tessa inside. "Tess, let's go. Don't mind him." Sienna quietly sat down next to Henry. "Hi, Henry." "Hello," Henry murmured, giving a slight nod. Tessa sat next to Stephen. "Stephen, have you been waiting long?" Stephen's voice was soft. "No, we just arrived." As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the girl beside him. "Why don't you greet her?" His tone carried a subtle reproach. The girl pouted and reluctantly replied, "Ms. Yates, hello." Stephen glanced at her with a cold, sweeping look, his brows furrowing slightly. "Who is she?" Tessa asked, tilting her head with a hint of curiosity in her almond-shaped eyes. Stephen's voice was distant and cold. "My sister, Jacqueline." So, this was Jacobson's adopted daughter, Jacqueline. Tessa had heard of her but was meeting her for the first time. Jacqueline hadn't been r