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?"

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. Tsmiled lightly, "It's time. I can afford

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 already

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

been using the glacier-blue Bentley Continental

Tessa's words, Yasmin assumed snugly that Tessa

Tessa put on a show of generosity

order. Feel free

won't hold back then, Yasmin said with a grin and

was well adept at navigating

she recalled Jacqueline's request to look after

down her order which

to Yamin, who then ordered two

Jasmine, sat beside Tessa Herexpression grew increasingly distressed as they ordered. Shegged on Tessa's sleeve

between her and Tessa. She had been anxious since she saw the

turned red with anxiety. Tessa patted her hand gently and said, 'Don't worry.

Tessa's lips curved into a falei smile as she glanced at the recript Hercolleagues had deliberately chosen