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

frankly, Tessa wasn't worthy of

remained cold, and he didn't

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

couldn't help but

call Zachary had taken earlier had been from

to was nothing more than shopping for rings

didn't feel the need to explain himself and silently accepted Wendy's

diamond at its center

or eight million dollars. How could Tessa even think

Wendy's tone, Tessa merely responded with a disinterested, "Okay," before turning her attention back to admiring the ring on her finger, unfazed by the tension in the air. She

absolutely stunning," Wendy remarked with a

I think it's beautiful

with frustration. "Tessa, take off the

her head as

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

smile curled at the corners of Wendy's

only here today because Mrs. Gomez asked

she mentioned was Zachary's

was crystal clear-"I've been chosen by Zachary's mother. She's already made her decision, so don't even think about becoming part

help but let out a quiet laugh as

designed for her, yet they were

his own delusions, convinced

to flaunt Yanis' supposed

more than a small, insignificant household

I see," Tessa said, her voice calm

paused, visibly thrown off by her lack

she

Tessa's face, hoping to detect a hint

expression remained stoic, leaving Wendy

or did she genuinely not

expression darkened with

I were coming to try on rings today, didn't you? Did you purposely come here just

no future between us. Your attempts to pressure me

and status. With your background, how could you even think

"Just

absolutely livid, unleashing a

Tessa, however, remained unfazed.

tugged at her lips as she asked, "Am I

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

as he snapped, "Are you taking it off or

calm, almost indifferent.

you want. But don't get any ideas about me buying you a ring or