"Miss Palance, you shouldn't throw around accusations like that. When were we ever together?"
Dressed in a tailored vest and a crisp black shirt, Frederic exuded authority.
He had a coat draped over his arm, and his sharp features and deep-set eyes commanded attention.
As he strode towards them, each step seemed to draw the air out of the room, making the atmosphere even tenser.
He stopped beside Joey and gently placed his coat over her shoulders.
The icy expression he wore moments ago softened instantly into something tender and caring as he looked at her.
His voice dropped to a gentle tone.
"Wearing so little, do you want to catch a cold?"
Joey looked up at him, surprise flashing in her eyes. "What are you doing here?"
Frederic gave her a light, affectionate rub on the head befo
