NATH
The moment I see the elegant woman emerge from behind Mike, I know I'm being played.
Everyone around me is staring like I've just committed a federal crime. The whispers start immediately, spreading through the crowd like wildfire. And on Mike's face - that bastard is practically glowing with satisfaction.
I don't need a crystal ball to figure out what's happening here. Mike orchestrated this whole thing, brought this woman here specifically to humiliate me in front of everyone. In front of Winter.
But I refuse to be his entertainment tonight.
"Excuse me," I say calmly, keeping my voice steady. "Do I know you?"
I'm still holding Winter's hand, and I feel her entire body go rigid the moment those words leave my mouth. Even with dozens of people watching us, she turn
