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

frankly, Tessa wasn't worthy

face remained cold, and he didn't say

sweet smile. "What a coincidence, Ms. Yates. Zachary and I are here to look at

couldn't help but sneer

the call Zachary had taken earlier

seemed the "business" he had to attend to was nothing

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

shifted to the ring on Tessa's finger. The blue diamond at its center had to be at least five carats, and it

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

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

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

I think

expression grew dark with frustration. "Tessa, take off the

her head as she met his

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

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

Yates, Zachary and I are only here today because Mrs. Gomez asked us to try on some

Gomez" she mentioned was

Zachary's mother. She's already made her decision, so don't even think about becoming part

but let out a quiet laugh as she glanced at the couple in

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

own delusions, convinced she was trying to pressure him

eager to flaunt Yanis' supposed

Gomez family was nothing more than a small, insignificant

said, her

paused, visibly thrown off by her

didn't she

detect

remained stoic, leaving Wendy

pretending to be unfazed, or did she genuinely not care

expression darkened

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

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

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

to berate her, "Just look at yourself. You're an

unleashing

Tessa, however, remained unfazed.

as

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

his chest rising and falling as

voice was calm, almost

don't get any ideas about me buying you a ring or marrying you!"