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 coolness

stepped out of the car, her

here!" Sienna called out with a cheerful

and

Tessa stood Naomi,

Tessa greeted them warmly, her tone light and

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

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

happy to have you back." Her two best friends had very different personalities. One was quiet, composed,

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

are you thinking? No one can make me do anything I don't

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

occasionally shared details of her relationship with them, but she

looked at her and asked, "So, you

his contact

tilted her head and asked Tess, "What made you

eyes. "He was using me

think he is? Our Tess is Incredible.

for heralding up with