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?"

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

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

tolls-Royce Phantom, both of which sat untouched in the family garage. She

the glacier-blue Bentley

family background. Hearing Tessa's words, Yasmin

Tessa put on a show of generosity just to impress her colleagues.

"Let's order. Feel free to

a grin and handed the

adept

the litigation department, Sarah being the highest-ranking. As Sarah took the menu, she recalled Jacqueline's request to look after Tessa. With

order which totaled up to

passed the menu to Yamin, who then ordered two more expensive

ordered. Shegged on Tessa's sleeve and whispered, "Ms. Yates, this place is way too expensive. I can't afford to

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

patted her hand gently and said, 'Don't worry. Tonight's dinner is on me. You don't need to chip in

drinks, they added another 1,500 dollars to it. Tessa's lips curved into