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.

breeze carried a touch

her soede heels

out with

and quickly

stood Naomi, her other

you're here!" Tessa greeted them warmly,

Naomi teased, felgning annoyance with a pout. "I

"I missed you, so here I am. What?

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

her expression tinged with concem. "Tess, are you... sure you're doing this

smile and flicked Naomi's forehead, "What are you thinking? No one can make

friends knew she had a boyfriend in

shared details of her relationship with them, but she had never

and asked,

contact information. He should get the

Tess, "What made you finally come to your

eyes. "He was using me

Naomi exclaimed. "That erld Who does he think he is? Our Tess is Incredible. He's the one

you for heralding up with him!