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."

sincere. "You're on your way to becoming one of the top

her thoughts drifted

together, he had never taken an Interest in her work, let alone attended any of her trials. All he seemed

only did he disregard her career, but he also belittled her efforts

the news with Zachary, only to be met with nothing but his disdain. She remembered how he had sneered. "Any contract at our company is worth tens of millions of

had stopped sharing

did care for her, in his own way, but all he truly valued

been about eating, drinking and having fun.

moment, for the first time, Tessa truly wondered if Stephen might be a better

they walked out of the courthouse,

his face serious "someone slipped a strong laxative into

ward me to take care of

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

hearing today and did this on

no solid evidence to prove Wendy's involvement, so calling the police

was a personal vendetta, she