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

but he was turning it around

with a hint of amusement. "Tess, do you not want

pursed her lips and mumbled, "I

were just asking," Stephen said with a

What's so funny about

smile and looked at her earnestly. "Nothing. But if you

Why

and said quietly,

warm smile. "Being clingy isn't

dinner, Stephen stayed with Tessa, curled up on the couch as

an engaging

Tessa was completely absorbed. She discussed

Stephen from time to time

attention and participated in the discussions, sharing

never

they finished

looked at

expression. "Tess, there's something I need to tell

"What is it?"

"Jacqueline has been captured."

head snapping

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