His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 44

Chapter

44

Tessa and her colleagues gathered at Union Restaurant, a high-end establishment located near Shelton Law Firm.

All the private recisa excipit for the VIP room were filled with Shelton's staff.

The private room where Tessa sat buzzed with conversation.

"Ms. Yates, you're so generous, Going straight for Union Restaurais, young female lawyer teased with a smile. "The last time I was here was during the firm's annual dinner when the boss foored the bill." Sarah-chuckled and added, "Ms. Yates is young and accomplished. It looks like she's done well for herself over the years. With more than a hundred of us here, it seems like tonight will pot a dent in your wallet."

"Ms. Yates must be very capable," Tomm chimed in with a laugh

A woman then mockingly said, "Wow. Ms. Yates. Are you sure you can afford this? The average cost per person here is at least 100 dollars. Add drinks and tonight's bill might cost you three months of your salary. Why don't we pick somewhere more ationlable so you don't strain your budget?"

Tessa had met Yasmin earlier that day and thought she had a disagreeable character. Now, her initial impression seemed accurate. Yasmin appeared

here. Big cases bring in more money whereas small ones bring in less. "Besides, I'm not eansing as much as you, Ms. Collins. It's been three year and I still can't afford a car. I heard you've already bought a house in Rivertow=" She was speaking the truth Her salary couldn't cover the cost of a decent car-not

a tolls-Royce Phantom, both of which sat untouched in the family garage. She hadn't driven the Maserati that Uriah gave her in

she had been using the glacier-blue Bentley Continental that Stephen

background. Hearing Tessa's words, Yasmin assumed snugly that Tessa

by that information. She was convinced that Tessa put on a show

soon sailed and said, "Let's order. Feel free to pick anything you

said with a grin and handed the menu to Sarah, Ms. Young, you should

was well adept at

litigation department, Sarah being the highest-ranking. As Sarah took the menu, she recalled Jacqueline's request to look after Tessa. With that in mind, she didn't hold back. "I'll have this, this, and this," she said, pointing

which totaled up to

Yamin, who then

increasingly distressed as they ordered. Shegged on Tessa's sleeve

would be split between her and Tessa. She had been anxious since she saw

entire year of her salary. Her face turned red with anxiety. Tessa patted her hand gently and said, 'Don't worry. Tonight's dinner is on me. You don't need to chip in " "Really?" Jasmine's expression changed to one

added another 1,500 dollars to it. Tessa's lips curved into a falei smile as she glanced at the recript Hercolleagues had deliberately chosen the most expensive options. It was obvious that she