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

who asked first, but he was turning it

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

lips and mumbled, "I was just

were just asking," Stephen said with a low

so funny about that?"

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

again. Why did it

and said quietly, "No need.

held a warm smile. "Being clingy isn't bad. I

on the couch as they watched a TV show

an engaging

was completely absorbed.

Stephen from time to time and even shared some

paid close attention and participated in the discussions, sharing

seriously, and never

finished watching

looked at

there's something

"What is it?"

"Jacqueline has been captured."

snapping