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.

he could never

Tessa wasn't

remained cold, and

smile. "What a coincidence, Ms. Yates. Zachary and I

help but

Zachary had taken

the "business" he had to attend to was

the need to explain himself and silently

its center had to

be worth seven or eight million dollars. How could Tessa even think of trying it on? Wasn't she embarrassed wearing something so far out of her

turning her attention back to admiring the ring on her finger, unfazed by the tension in the air. She couldn't help but acknowledge Stephen's impeccable taste-she was thoroughly

that ring is absolutely stunning," Wendy

think it's beautiful

expression grew dark with frustration.

tilting her head as she met

trying on the ring for? Are you pressuring me for a wedding?" he snapped, his anger surfacing.

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

today because

Gomez" she mentioned

crystal clear-"I've been chosen by Zachary's mother. She's already made her decision,

as she glanced at the couple

ring her fiancé had designed for her, yet they were acting as if they had just claimed

own delusions, convinced she was trying to pressure

eager to

was nothing more than a small, insignificant household in Haverford-Samuel wouldn't even give them a passing

Tessa said, her voice

both paused, visibly thrown

didn't she

hoping to detect a hint of jealousy or

expression remained stoic, leaving

or did she genuinely

darkened with

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

me make this clear-there's no future between us. Your attempts to pressure me

status. With your background, how could you even think

"Just look at

unleashing a stream

Tessa, however, remained unfazed.

as she asked, "Am I

Cox is the mistress-and you're the one cheating. So, tell me, who's really the one embarrassing

fury surged, his chest rising and falling as he snapped,

calm,

get any ideas about me buying