His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 4

"Tess, the custom engagement ring I ordered for you from Chaumet has arrived at the Haverford store. Feel free to stop by and have a look whenever you have the chance."

Chaumet was a prestigious, internationally renowned diamond ring brand.

Tessa had only agreed to the arranged marriage just days ago, yet the custom ring had already arrived. Had it been ordered ahead of time?

Tessa didn't press for more information. "Okay," she replied.

...

When she arrived at the Chaumet store, the staff eagerly presented the ring. "Ms. Yates, this is the engagement ring Mr. Jacobson had custom-made for you."

Tessa picked up the ring and studied it closely.

The centerpiece was a striking five-carat blue diamond, set in a band decorated with tiny pink and colorless diamonds. Its brilliance shimmered under the light, enchanting everyone who looked at it. "This ring also has the initials of you and Mr. Jacobson engraved inside."

Tessa took a closer look at the engraving, which unmistakably read "SJ TY."

It was evident that a lot of thought had gone into the design.

She slid the ring onto her finger, and it fit perfectly.

"It's stunning," the staff member complimented, clearly impressed.

Just as she admired the ring, Zachary's voice suddenly came from behind her. "Tessa, what are you doing here?"

She frowned and turned around.

As soon as she did, Zachary released Wendy's hand.

A cold glimmer flashed in Wendy's eyes, but it disappeared just as quickly, and her expression settled back into its usual calm demeanor.

Tessa wasn't surprised to find Zachary with Wendy.

She gave him a sweet smile and replied, "I came to try on this ring."

At the sound of her words, Zachary moved closer. The moment his eyes landed on the ring on Tessa's finger, his expression darkened instantly.

With a bright smile, Tessa twirled her hand, letting the dazzling diamond sparkle in the light. "So, what do you think? Isn't it beautiful?"

A flash of anger flickered in Zachary's eyes. "It's not."

Both of them knew exactly what the ring signified.

Zachary had always viewed Tessa as obedient and understanding, never once considering that she might desire something that wasn't hers to claim.

was something he could never offer

wasn't

cold, and he didn't say

Ms. Yates. Zachary and I are here to

help

the call Zachary had taken earlier

to was nothing more than

feel the need to explain himself

center had to be at least five carats, and it was surrounded by rare

dollars. How could Tessa even think of trying it on? Wasn't she embarrassed wearing something so

back to admiring the ring on her finger, unfazed by the tension in the air. She couldn't help but acknowledge

ring is absolutely stunning," Wendy remarked with a

think it's

frustration. "Tessa, take off

confusion, tilting her head as she met

you pressuring me for a wedding?" he snapped, his anger surfacing. "I'm not

the corners of Wendy's lips as she relished

and I are only here today because Mrs. Gomez asked us to

mentioned was

clear-"I've been chosen by Zachary's mother. She's already made her decision, so don't even

help but let out a quiet laugh as she glanced

fiancé had designed for her, yet

lost in his own delusions, convinced she was trying to pressure him into

was eager to flaunt Yanis' supposed

small, insignificant household in Haverford-Samuel wouldn't even give them

Tessa said, her voice

both paused, visibly thrown off by her lack of

she

face, hoping to detect a

Tessa's expression remained stoic, leaving Wendy

Tessa pretending to be unfazed, or did she

darkened

some kind of joke? You knew Wendy and I were coming to try on rings today, didn't you? Did

us.

how could you even

continued to berate her, "Just look

absolutely livid, unleashing a

Tessa, however, remained unfazed.

lips as she asked, "Am I embarrassing you

by that logic, Ms. Cox is the mistress-and you're the one cheating. So, tell me, who's really the

falling as he snapped, "Are you taking it

calm, almost indifferent.

don't get any ideas about me buying you a ring