His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

Stephen's expression tumed cold as he replied, "They broke up a long time ago. He's her ex-boyfriend now."

"That doesn't bother you?" Quentin pressed.

"Everyone has a past," Stephen said dismissively, casually dealing a card while shooting a cold glance at Quentin. "Haven't you ever been in a relationship?

Quentin rubbed his nose awkwardly, "I have. But you haven't, tight? she's your first love, but you're not hers. That doesn't bother you at all?"

"I don't mind," Stephen responded, his dark eyes sottening with tenderness. "As long as I can be with her, that's all that matters."

"Tsk, tsk." Henry chaclded. "You're such a hopeless romantic."

When the game ended, Stephen thecked his watch and got to his fert. "It's about time. Let's go

Tonight, he had arranged a welcome banquet for Tessa

Under the dazzling glow of neonlights, a sleek blue Bentley glided to a stop in front of Rivertown's most luxurious five-star hotel.

gentle evening breeze carried a touch of

car, her

out with a cheerful wave from

and quickly walked

Naomi, her

Tessa greeted them warmly, her tone light and

teased, felgning annoyance with a pout. "I thought you'd forgotten about

here I am. What? Are you not happy

a bright smile on her face. "Naomi's been talking about you every day. She's so happy to have you back." Her two best friends had very different personalities. One was quiet, composed, and cultured, while the other was quirky, energetic, and outgoing. Sienes continued, "You're getting engaged to Stephen? That's

concem. "Tess, are

flashed a playful smile and flicked Naomi's forehead, "What are you thinking? No one can make me do anything

in Haverford,

of her relationship with them, but she had

asked, "So, you broke up with

all his contact

asked Tess, "What

flicker of mockery flashed in Tessa's eyes. "He was using me as

he think he is? Our Tess is Incredible. He's the one who's missing

for heralding up