Proving Her Worth

Despite her surprise, she knew it wasn't the time to show it. Just when she planned to take a seat after Gideon had greeted the men, a figure suddenly beat her to it.

“Ms. Vance, your place is over there.”

Tessa had placed her bag on the seat on Gideon's left before seating herself on his right. After that, she—not wanting Cora to be anywhere close to Gideon—directed the other woman to sit beside