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."

"You're on your way to

thoughts drifted

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

her career, but he also belittled her efforts

his disdain. She remembered how he had sneered. "Any contract at our company is

she had stopped sharing anything about her

for her, in his own way, but all he truly

about eating, drinking and having

Tessa truly wondered if Stephen might be a

out of the courthouse,

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

ward me to take care of

handle it. I'll settle the score with her

her hearing today and did

was no solid evidence to prove

was a personal vendetta, she decided