His Unveiled Passion

Tessa found his response amusing. "Alright, I'll give you a spare key later."

Stephen followed Tessa inside, the bodyguards trailing behind them, carrying the suitcases.

"Why wait until later? Just do it today. I'm worried you'll forget."

Tessa laughed. "I'm not that forgetful."

Stephen received a call from Lawrence while he was having dinner with Tessa.

"Mr. Jacobson, Jacqueline has been captured. She's at the base. When will you be coming over?"

Stephen's eyes darkened. "Later."

"Understood, Mr. Jacobson."

Lawrence was left uncertain. How much later was "later"? But he didn't dare to ask.

Stephen ended the call and resumed eating.

Tessa asked casually, "Do you have something to do later?"

Stephen looked up at her and asked, "Do you want me to stay?"

Tessa puffed her cheeks and bit down on her fork without answering. She was the

asked first, but he was turning

amusement. "Tess, do you

pursed her lips and mumbled, "I

just asking," Stephen said with a

just asking. What's so funny about that?" Tessa

lips into a smile and looked at her earnestly. "Nothing.

was again. Why did it sound

turned her head away and said

smile. "Being clingy isn't bad.

stayed with Tessa, curled up on the couch as they watched a TV show

was an

completely absorbed. She discussed

time to time and even shared some legal

paid close attention and participated in the

seriously, and never

finished

looked at her

something I need to

"What is it?"

"Jacqueline has been captured."

was startled, her head snapping up. "When did that