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

car, her

Sienna called out with a

smiled and quickly

Tessa stood Naomi, her other best

Tessa greeted them warmly, her tone light

teased, felgning annoyance with a pout. "I thought you'd forgotten about

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

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 continued,

with concem. "Tess, are you...

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

boyfriend in

details of her relationship with them, but she

and asked, "So, you

his contact information. He should

head and asked Tess, "What made you

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

think he is? Our Tess

was equally outraged. "Good for you for heralding up