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 coolness through the

her soede heels clicking

Sienna called out with a cheerful

and quickly walked

Tessa stood Naomi, her other best

greeted them warmly, her tone

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

so here I am. What? Are you not happy to see me?" "Hmph, you're always so

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

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

are you thinking? No

best friends knew she had a boyfriend in Haverford, though she hadn't

years, Tessa had occasionally shared details of her relationship with them, but she had never mentioned

at her and asked, "So, you broke

I blocked all his contact

"What

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

he is? Our Tess is Incredible.

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