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

of the car, her soede heels clicking softly against

Sienna called out with a cheerful wave

and quickly walked

stood Naomi, her other best

greeted them warmly,

decided to come back?" Naomi teased, felgning annoyance

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

Her two best friends had very different personalities. One was quiet, composed, and cultured, while the other was quirky, energetic, and outgoing. Sienes continued,

glanced at Tessa, her expression tinged with concem. "Tess,

flashed a playful smile and flicked Naomi's forehead, "What are you thinking? No one

in Haverford, though she hadn't

details of her relationship with them, but she had never

asked,

blocked all his contact

asked Tess, "What made you finally come to your

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

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

was equally outraged. "Good for you for heralding up with