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.

a touch of coolness through

car, her

with a cheerful wave from

smiled and

Tessa stood Naomi, her

Naomi, you're here!" Tessa greeted them warmly,

Naomi teased, felgning annoyance

eyes sparkled with amusement as she replied, "I missed you, so here I am. What? Are you not happy to see me?" "Hmph, you're always so smooth with

back." Her two best friends had very different personalities. One was quiet, composed, and cultured, while the other was quirky, energetic, and outgoing. Sienes

tinged with concem. "Tess, are you... sure

are you thinking? No one can

a boyfriend in Haverford, though

of her relationship with them, but she

and asked,

I blocked all his contact information. He should get the

and asked Tess, "What made you finally come to your

mockery flashed in Tessa's eyes. "He was using

Who does he think he is? Our

heralding up with him! He doesn't deserve