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.

carried a touch

of the car, her soede

here!" Sienna called out with a cheerful wave

and

stood Naomi, her other

them warmly, her tone light

decided to come back?" Naomi teased, felgning annoyance with a pout. "I thought you'd forgotten

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 your

She's so happy to have you back." Her two best friends had very different personalities. One was quiet, composed, and

expression tinged with concem. "Tess, are

forehead, "What are you thinking? No one can make me do anything I don't want

best friends knew she had a boyfriend in

occasionally shared details of her

looked at her and asked,

all his contact information.

her head and asked Tess, "What made you finally come

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

exclaimed. "That erld Who does he think he is? Our Tess is Incredible.

for you for heralding up with him! He doesn't deserve someone like