His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

During the court debate, Tessa spoke with eloquence and precision. Her thoughts flowed clearly, her logic was impeccable, and she consistently gained the upper hand in every argument. With sharp, incisive questions that cut straight to the heart of the matter, she repeatedly forced the opposing lawyer onto the defensive.

Seated in the audience, Stephen watched Tessa command the stand. Talde swelled within him, his gaze filled with admiration and a quiet affection.

In that moment, Tessa was nothing short of extraordinary.

After the trial, be handed her a bottle of mineral water. "Here, have some.

"Thank you,"s

,," she replied, taking a few sips. "The judgment will be reserved, but I think we have a strong chance of winning.

"Tess, during the debate, you were so determined, and your focus was Incredible, I couldn't help but be drawn to you."

Tessa smiled shyly. "Really? I felt like I became a completely different person there."

his voice sincere. "You're on your way to becoming one

thoughts drifted

three years they had been together, he had never taken an Interest in her work, let alone attended any of her trials. All he

disregard her career, but he also

had sneered. "Any contract at our company is worth tens of millions of dollars. Why are you bothering with a small case worth only five million dollars? Tessa, what's the point of working so hard for that little money?

sharing anything

own way, but all he truly valued was her appearance. He

Their relationship had always been about eating, drinking and having fun.

Tessa truly wondered if Stephen might

of the courthouse,

tumed to Tessa, his face serious "someone slipped a strong laxative into

me to take care

"No, I'll handle it. I'll

must have known about her hearing today and did this on

evidence to prove Wendy's involvement, so

she decided to