His Unveiled Passion

Stephen's expression darkened. "Of course, I will hand her over to the authorities. But before that, I will expel her from the Jacobson family and make her answer for what she has done."

His words were vague and didn't specify how he planned to deal with Jacqueline.

Tessa didn't press further.

Half an hour later, the Cullinan drove into an unfamiliar area and slowly came to a stop.

Tessa looked around in confusion. "Where is this?"

"This is my base. Jacqueline is being held here," Stephen explained.

Getting out of the car, Stephen took Tessa's hand. "Stay close to me. It's big inside, and I don't want you to get lost."

Tessa let him lead her, quickening her steps to keep up.

The winter night air was bitterly cold. Stephen slipped Tessa's hand into his coat pocket. The warmth of his palm spread to hers, easing the cold.

Earlier, the car had driven straight in and parked at the entrance of the main building. While in the car, Tessa had only caught a glimpse of the place, but seeing its interior clearly left her stunned.

Groups of people, under

around 28 to 30

Each man was over six feet tall, and those who

of looks, however, it was a mixed bag. Tessa glanced around and saw a

looking at?" Stephen's voice came

a bit guilty and quickly averted her gaze. "It's my first time seeing people wearing vests in

"Their training intensity keeps

Tessa absentmindedly murmured, "Oh."

evening, Mr. Jacobson! Good evening, Mrs. Jacobson!" Suddenly, a loud, synchronized

She looked up and saw that, at some point, the previously dispersed trainees had gathered in neat rows in front

nodded coldly and remained

"Do

"Yes."

to the crowd, "Resume your

loud

dispersed in an orderly manner and returned to