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?"

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

"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,

untouched in

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

family background. Hearing Tessa's words,

that information. She was convinced that Tessa put on a show of generosity just

order. Feel free

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

was well adept at

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

waiter took down her order which totaled up to

the menu to Yamin, who then ordered two more

ordered. Shegged on Tessa's sleeve and whispered, "Ms. Yates, this place

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

that the bill might drain an 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 of relset. "Thank you

up a bill of 3,000 dollars. With drinks, 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 options. It was obvious that she was bring taken advantage