The Idol Steps In

By the poolside, anyone acquainted with Clayton could tell that he was deliberately stirring up trouble.

Clayton was also intently observing Tessa, thinking she would feel heartbroken and upset when she saw him embracing another woman. Then, she would reflect on her actions, realizing it was wrong to confront him in such a manner. After all, he was a person amenable to coaxing but not coercion.