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

out of the car, her soede heels clicking

over here!" Sienna called out with a

smiled and quickly walked

Naomi, her other

here!" Tessa greeted them warmly, her

to come back?" Naomi teased, felgning annoyance with a pout. "I

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

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

her expression tinged with concem. "Tess, are you... sure you're

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

best friends knew she had a boyfriend in Haverford, though she

past three years, Tessa had occasionally shared details of her relationship with them, but she had never mentioned

and asked, "So, you broke up

all his contact information.

tilted her head and asked Tess, "What

in Tessa's eyes. "He was using me

"That erld Who does he think he is? Our Tess is Incredible. He's the one who's missing

for heralding up with him! He doesn't deserve someone