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?"

who just spoke was Yasmin Collins, another lawyer from the ligation department. Tessa had met Yasmin earlier that day and thought she had a disagreeable character. Now, her initial impression seemed accurate. Yasmin appeared as difficult a character as she had anticipated.

Yates must've made a fortune these past few years. Cace to share your secrets with us?" Tessa was undazed as she simply responded, "What secrets could there ber We're all lawyers 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

tolls-Royce Phantom, both of which sat untouched in the family garage. She hadn't

had been using the glacier-blue Bentley Continental

Hearing Tessa's words, Yasmin assumed snugly that

a show of

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

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

adept at navigating

were all from the 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

her order which totaled up to almost 400

passed the menu to Yamin, who then ordered two

Shegged on Tessa's sleeve and whispered, "Ms.

would be split between her and Tessa. She

'Don't worry. Tonight's dinner is

they 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