The older man's face reddened. "An actor like Noah Hart shouldn't overstep. This is a business matter between me and CEO Summers. Your personal relationship with her doesn't give you the right to—"
He looked at Arianne, clearly expecting her to put her lover in his place. She didn't. She took a sip of water and watched him with an expression of mild curiosity.
The younger actor leaned forward. His voice was gentle, reasonable. "Mr. Hart, maybe you should let Ms. Summers make her own decisions. This is a business matter. I'm sure she can speak for herself."
