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.

evening breeze carried a touch of

her soede

Sienna called out with a cheerful wave

smiled and quickly walked

Naomi,

Tessa greeted them warmly,

Naomi teased, felgning annoyance with a pout. "I thought

she replied, "I missed you, so here I am. What? Are you not happy to see

Tessa, 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

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

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

best friends knew she had a boyfriend in Haverford, though she hadn't introduced him to them

occasionally shared details of

at her and asked, "So, you broke

all his contact information. He should get

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

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

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

"Good for you for heralding up with him!