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

frankly, Tessa wasn't

face remained cold, and he didn't say

a coincidence, Ms. Yates. Zachary and I are here to

couldn't help

the call Zachary had taken earlier had been

had to attend to was nothing more than shopping for rings

to explain himself and silently accepted

ring on Tessa's finger. The blue diamond at its center had to

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

ring on her finger, unfazed by the tension in the air. She

ring is absolutely stunning,"

think it's

dark with frustration. "Tessa, take off the

tilting her head as she met

are you trying on the ring for? Are you pressuring me for a wedding?"

subtle smile curled at the corners of Wendy's lips as

only here today because Mrs. Gomez asked us to try

she mentioned was Zachary's

made her decision, so don't even think about becoming part of

quiet laugh as she glanced at the couple in front

was simply trying on the engagement ring her fiancé had designed for her, yet they

delusions, convinced she was

to flaunt

nothing more than a small, insignificant household in Haverford-Samuel wouldn't

said, her voice

Zachary both paused, visibly thrown off by

didn't she seem

Tessa's face, hoping to detect a hint of jealousy or

expression remained stoic, leaving Wendy

or did she genuinely not care at

darkened with

coming to try on rings today,

between us. Your

about compatibility and status. With your background, how could you even

continued to berate her, "Just look

was absolutely livid, unleashing

Tessa, however, remained unfazed.

at her lips as she asked, "Am

we haven't broken up. So, by that logic, Ms. Cox is the mistress-and you're the one cheating. So, tell

his chest rising and falling as he snapped,

calm, almost indifferent.

get any ideas about me buying you a