His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 9

Tessa woke up from her sleep naturally, and it was already 10:00 am when she opened her eyes.

"Ahh!!!" She stretched lazily. "Not having to go to work feels amazing."

She got up from bed, washed up, and went downstairs for breakfast.

The housekeeper, Emma Grant, had prepared breakfast for two. Tessa glanced at the empty seat across from hers but said nothing.

Emma, noticing that Tessa had come down, asked curiously, "Ms. Yates, isn't Mr. Gomez coming down for breakfast today?"

Tessa took a mouthful of her oatmeal porridge before replying, "He didn't come home last night, so he probably won't be eating."

"Oh," Emma said. She realized she had spoken out of turn and turned back toward the kitchen without further questions.

After finishing her breakfast, Tessa received a message from Stephen. He asked, "Tess, should we have the engagement gown custom-made or go with a brand's latest seasonal collection?"

Was it still possible to have a gown custom-made in time?

Tessa wasn't sure when the engagement date was, either. She asked through text, "When is the engagement date?"

Stephen texted back, "It's not set yet. We'll decide when you're done there and back in Rivertown." She messaged in response, "Okay, I should be done with everything here in nine days."

He said, "Alright."

Worried that a custom-made gown wouldn't be ready in time, Tessa replied, "Let's go with a brand's new season collection. I'll go pick one."

Stephen responded, "Okay, let me know once you have chosen."

Tessa was about to exit WhatsApp when a notification appeared from Zachary's chat. She pressed on it and saw there was a video.

In the dimly lit private room, a drunk Zachary leaned into Wendy's arms. He murmured, "Dee Dee, you're finally back. I... I knew you would come back... I've been waiting for you for five years..."

The background noise was filled with rowdy cheering. Tessa vaguely recognized several voices, some of which were Jodie and Zachary's friends.

They were all people she knew.

held Zachary with her head lowered. She smiled softly

his voice came in fragments. "I'm... I'm not drunk. I'm very much sober. You're Wendy Cox, and you're the one I love the most. I didn't misspeak, right? Look, I'm sober..." In the background, someone asked, "Zachary, if Wendy is

"Who's Tessa? I... I only love Dee

you." Jodie's voice rang out. "Look at

of mockery flashed in

sister-in-law in the three years she had been with

though. Those people never saw

of her." The one who spoke was Jodie's best friend. She was the same woman who claimed that the necklace she

like her ever let go of a scion

would never say such things to her face. Tessa was now certain that

on the surface, but in reality, she was no different from the rest

We're all on your

that Tessa, either. She should know her status

Tessa has been reading too many romance novels about the domineering CEO falling in love. Her mind is full of marrying into a rich family. It's hilarious! She probably doesn't even realize

same league as us. Zachary was just playing with

was as calm as a

knew that Wendy had posted this video to assert her claim over Zachary. It was also to humiliate her, forcing her to face reality and leave Zachary as soon

exactly what Wendy had in

Tessa would be heartbroken and cry uncontrollably after watching it. She pictured Tessa breaking up with Zachary

expected that the words of those people in the video had no impact on Tessa

clinging to Wendy in the video, muttering sweet nothings. Tessa found it

fingers danced across the screen of the phone as she typed a message, "I'm definitely not in the same league as

curled into a smirk. She quickly replied using Zachary's WhatsApp, "At least you still have some

read the message. A small business like Gomez Group couldn't even compare to one of the subsidiary companies under her

top ten wealthiest and most influential families in the country. Tessa and a common

Zachary's could never have imagined that Tessa's last name was

little incident didn't affect

the official websites of major brands,

The gown was decorated with three delicate pearl chains on each side. They started at the neckline, diagonally wrapping over the upper arm,

circle of roses adorning the chest. It was cinched at the waist and hips, and the skirt was a mermaid style that trailed on the floor. The overall

gown. The outer layer was a delicate, white tulle. A few scattered blush pink rose petals adorned the skirt, giving it a romantic and graceful style. She posted pictures of the three gowns on her social media. The caption was, "Having trouble choosing. Can everyone help me pick the best-looking

of posting, she received