His Unveiled Passion novel Chapter 212

The room was warm and inviting, and Sienna had already removed her coat. She walked over to the couch, picked up Naomi's coat, and hung their coats on the rack.

With a bright, beaming smile, she turned back, explaining, "This place is perfect for a New Year's Eve party—watching fireworks and enjoying the night view."

"Right?" Naomi grinned. "I definitely made the right choice picking this place."

Sienna nodded eagerly. "Mm-hmm!"

"Wait, why isn't Tessa here yet?" Naomi glanced toward the door and pulled out her phone. "I'll call in and check on her."

Just as she was about to dial, the door swung open.

Naomi looked up with a smile. "I was just about to call you, and—wait, what the hell?"

It wasn't Tessa who walked in, but Stephen and Nancy.

Naomi's smile immediately disappeared, replaced by a hint of annoyance. "Who invited them?"

Sienna shook her head, her expression a picture of innocence.

Henry also looked completely unaware.

Quentin cleared his throat awkwardly, saying, "Didn't you say you were celebrating New Year's? How can it be a proper celebration without Stephen here?"

"Are you seriously an idiot?" Naomi snapped, her temper flaring. "Don't you know he cheated on Tessa? Now he's with Nancy!

"Do you realize I organized this whole thing to support Tessa and help her through this mess? How could you bring Stephen here—what were you even thinking?"

"What?" Quentin looked utterly confused. "You didn't tell me not to invite him! He's been my best friend for over ten years…"

He scratched his nose and let out a heavy sigh. "Come on, don't get so worked up. So what if they broke up? We're all in the same circle, and we're bound to run into each other sooner or later. Are we really supposed to cut ties with one of them just because they split up? That's not how it works."

Naomi scoffed sharply. "And why can't we? I honestly can't bring myself to associate with Stephen. If cutting ties is what it takes, then so be it!"