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

wasn't

remained cold, and he

Wendy gave Tessa a sweet smile. "What a coincidence, Ms. Yates. Zachary and

couldn't help but

had taken

to attend to was nothing more than shopping for

feel the need to explain

diamond at its center had to be

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

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

Yates, that ring is absolutely stunning," Wendy remarked with

think it's beautiful

with frustration. "Tessa, take

confusion, tilting her head as she met

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

curled at the corners of Wendy's lips as she relished

are only here today because Mrs. Gomez asked us to try on

Gomez" she mentioned was

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

laugh as she glanced at

for her, yet they were acting as if they had just

lost in his own delusions, convinced she was trying

eager to flaunt

was nothing more than a small, insignificant household in

Tessa said,

visibly thrown off

she seem

detect

expression remained stoic, leaving Wendy

pretending to be unfazed, or did she

expression darkened with

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

make this clear-there's no future between us. Your

about compatibility and status. With your background, how could you even think we'd be a

her, "Just look at yourself.

livid, unleashing a

Tessa, however, remained unfazed.

lips as she asked, "Am I

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

his chest rising and falling as he snapped, "Are you taking it off

voice was calm, almost indifferent.

you want. But don't get any ideas about