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

remained cold, and

beside him, Wendy gave Tessa a sweet smile. "What a coincidence, Ms. Yates. Zachary and I are here to look at rings as

help but sneer

call Zachary had taken earlier had been from

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

explain himself and silently accepted Wendy's

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

Tessa even think of trying it on? Wasn't she embarrassed wearing something

attention back to admiring the ring on her finger, unfazed by the tension in the air. She couldn't help

Yates, that ring is absolutely stunning,"

I think it's

frustration. "Tessa,

Tessa feigned confusion, tilting her

ring for? Are you pressuring me for a

the corners of Wendy's lips as she

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

Gomez" she mentioned was Zachary's mother,

message 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

as she glanced at the couple in

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

in his own delusions, convinced she was trying to

eager to flaunt

family was nothing more than a small, insignificant

said,

visibly thrown off

she

to detect a hint

remained stoic, leaving Wendy

Tessa pretending to be unfazed, or did she genuinely not care at

expression darkened

coming to try

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

your background, how could you even think we'd be a

to berate her, "Just look at yourself.

absolutely livid, unleashing a stream of harsh

Tessa, however, remained unfazed.

sly smile tugged at her lips as she asked, "Am I embarrassing you

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

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

voice was calm, almost

it on if you want. But don't get any