Chapter 143. Words and Heat

Teyana’s POV

I tried to keep my cool after Bianca said those words. My spine straightened on instinct, but I forced my face to stay calm. Jeremy didn’t even flinch; he only leaned back in his seat with that relaxed confidence that made it clear he wasn’t bothered by her presence.

He tilted his head slightly at her.

“Can see you’re back from healing your heartbreak in Paris.”

Bianca’s mouth twitched.

“Of course I’m back. Although—” her gaze drifted to me before returning to Jeremy, “I didn’t expect to run into stepsiblings who denied dating publicly… only to show up in public again like they are risking the family’s name.”

I opened my mouth, moved to respond, but Jeremy rose before my words formed.

“Don’t waste your breath on her,” he said calmly. “Let me handle it.”

Then to Bianca, “I assumed you are here with a date. Or is he so boring that he couldn’t keep your attention to himself?”

I saw her composure shake, but she qu