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.

Tessa greeted him with a warm

over the years," Uriah remarked with

a teasing expression. "Wow, I never thought we'd become family. Come on, greet

scoff, his cold gaze sweeping

disappointment, Uriah sighed dramatically. "Look at you, always so cold and distant. My poor cousin,

a playful smile. "Cold and distant? Not at all. Stephen is always incredibly kind to

in my face, and

a brief chat at the entrance, Tessa took Stephen's arm, and they

first floor served as

of whom Tessa had never met. As soon as Stephen entered, guests flocked to him, eager to form connections and

an important project. They invited the two men to join

meeting, Tessa said with a gracious

the couch when Carla Mitchell, the Yates' housekeeper, approached

left

bring them to you," Carla said, holding out a pair

this, Tessa instinctively touched her earlobes. "Oh, how could I forget something so important?" "Ms. Yates, the banquet hasn't officially started yet. There's still time to put them on," Carla said as she presented

Could you help me put them on?" Tessa said with a gentle

Carla said, sitting beside her and carefully fastening the