His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 61

The day of the banquet arrived.

The Somerton family's private estate was bustling with activity. Luxury cars worth millions steadily arrived, forming a glistening line at the entrance.

The guests included wealthy elites and influential figures from various fields. While some-like Zachary- were there to curry favor, others had been personally invited by Uriah to introduce them to Tessa.

In the legal profession, cultivating connections was essential.

Tessa and Stephen arrived early at the estate.

Uriah stood at the main villa's entrance, his face lighting up as they approached. "Tess, you're finally here."

Dressed in a crisp white suit with his hair styled sleekly, Uriah radiated confidence. The Somerton family's good genes were apparent in his strikingly handsome features.

During his school days, Uriah had been a campus heartthrob, pursued by countless admirers. However, he was notorious for his flirtatious nature, changing girlfriends as often as he changed clothes.

Uriah," Tessa greeted him with a

the years,"

he turned to Stephen with a teasing expression. "Wow, I never thought we'd become family. Come on, greet

a soft scoff, his

always so cold and distant. My poor cousin, how does she put up

almond-shaped eyes curved into a playful smile. "Cold and distant? Not at all. Stephen is always

your relationship in my face, and you're not even

took Stephen's arm, and they

hall on the first floor served as the banquet's central

space was filled with unfamiliar faces, most of whom Tessa had never met. As soon as Stephen entered, guests flocked to him, eager to form connections and seek

Stephen and Uriah to discuss an important

meeting, Tessa said with a

couch when Carla Mitchell, the Yates' housekeeper,

left in

you forgot your earrings. Mrs. Yates asked me to bring them to you," Carla said, holding

important?" "Ms. Yates, the banquet hasn't officially started yet. There's still time to put them on,"

help me put them on?" Tessa

Carla said, sitting beside her