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 a disagreeable character. Now, her initial impression seemed accurate. Yasmin appeared as difficult a character as

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 bought a house in Rivertow=" She was speaking the

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

had been using the glacier-blue Bentley Continental

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

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

"Let's order.

Yasmin said with a grin and handed the menu to Sarah,

was well adept at navigating workplace

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,"

order which totaled up to almost

menu to Yamin, who then

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

dinner cost would be split between her and Tessa. She had been

and said, 'Don't worry. Tonight's dinner is on me. 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