Chapter 33 " Who the hell are you ? You trying to steal my man too ? " Yvonne slurred , half her words drowned in drink . " I own this place , ma'am . Now , you've got two choices : walk out on your own , or I'll have you thrown out . Pick one . " " Owner ? That's how you talk to paying customers ? Little girls like you shouldn't play at business - probably cozying up to some married man for favors ! I've seen your type before . Let me tell you , you'll get what's coming to you . You shameless little tramp ! " Stella wasn't sure which of her words had hit a nerve , but Yvonne's shrill scream pierced the air , so grating that Stella's brow furrowed in irritation . " Look , your husband cheats and you come here to yell at strangers ? Don't you think you should be talking to him instead ? " Stella's voice was calm , almost bored . " What did you say ! " Yvonne's shriek cracked , her face turning an ugly shade of green with humiliation as laughter rippled through the crowd . She glared at Stella and raised her hand to strike . Stella barely registered her as a threat ; she was just about to deal with Yvonne herself when someone stepped in front of her , blocking her view . Before she could react , she found herself pulled protectively into Liam's arms . " You slut ! So you've been messing around with this pretty boy all along ! " Yvonne's face twisted , her eyes darting between Stella and Liam as if she could see something the rest of them couldn't . " Thanks . " Stella ignored Yvonne's drunken rant , coolly slipping out of Liam's . embrace . Liam said nothing ; his face unreadable , he simply stood behind her like a silent shield . Meanwhile , Alessia had quietly slipped out of the private room the moment Yvonne tried to get physical . " Had enough of your tantrum ? You two - toss her out , " Stella sighed , her patience worn paper - thin . If Yvonne said one more word , Stella would have no problem throwing her out herself " What do you think you're doing ? Get away from me or I'll call the cops for harassment ! Back off ! " Stella couldn't help but laugh . She waved her hand , signaling the security guys to 1/2 15:40 Chiapter da stand down . Yvonne , misreading the gesture , thought Stella was scared and only grew bolder . She turned her attention to Liam , looking him up and down . " Hey , handsome , what's so great about this little girl ? What does she know about pleasing a man ? Come with me - I'll show you a good time , feed you well , and you can spend my money however you want . Stick with me , I'll take care of all your needs , body and soul ." As Yvonne stepped forward , Liam recoiled in disgust , putting even more distance between them . That only fueled Yvonne's rage . Without warning , she spun around and smashed her half - empty wine bottle against the table . The sharp crack startled the room , and Stella shot a quick look to the waiter , who immediately started ushering people out . The air buzzed with tension and confusion . " If you've got the nerve for this , why not go home and throw your tantrum there ? " Whatever sympathy Stella had left evaporated . Her face darkened as she cracked her neck and took a deliberate step forward . Yvonne , wild with drink , didn't expect Stella to be even crazier than she was . That single step made Yvonne stumble back , her confidence faltering . Maybe it was the alcohol , maybe it was fear , but her knees buckled and she lost her balance . The wine bottle clattered to the floor , and in the next heartbeat , Yvonne's wrists were pinned behind her back , expertly restrained . " Nice one , " Stella said , high - fiving Alessia , who had somehow appeared behind Yvonne without anyone noticing . Liam froze when he caught sight of Alessia , momentarily lost for words . Before he could say anything , a young woman burst through the crowd , shouting , " Mom ! " " Lucy ! What are you doing here ? " The shock had sobered Yvonne up in an instant . " Are you okay , Mom ? " Lucy Summers rushed to her , fumbling with the restraints but unable to get them loose . She shot Alessia a glare that was a perfect mirror of her mother's . " Alessia ! What are you doing? Let my mom go , now ! " פור