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.

breeze carried a touch

out of the car, her soede

out with a cheerful wave from the hotel

and

Naomi, her other best

Tessa greeted them

decided to come back?" Naomi teased, felgning annoyance with a

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

her face. "Naomi's been 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 outgoing. Sienes continued,

her expression tinged with concem. "Tess, are

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

knew she had a boyfriend in

years, Tessa had occasionally shared details of her relationship

at her and asked, "So,

his contact information. He

head and asked Tess, "What made you finally come

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

he is? Our Tess is Incredible. He's the one who's

outraged. "Good for you for heralding up with