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

out of the car, her soede

called out with a cheerful wave from

and quickly walked

Tessa stood Naomi, her other best

greeted them warmly,

come back?" Naomi teased, felgning annoyance

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

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

concem. "Tess, are you... sure you're

are you thinking? No one

a boyfriend in Haverford, though

Tessa had occasionally shared details of her relationship with them, but she

her and asked, "So, you

I blocked all his contact information. He should

"What made you finally come to your

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

is? Our Tess is Incredible.

you for heralding up with him! He doesn't