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

first, but he was turning it

with a hint of amusement.

and mumbled,

asking," Stephen said

funny about that?" Tessa pretended to glare at him

and looked at her earnestly. "Nothing.

it was again. Why did

turned her head away and said quietly, "No need. I'm not

eyes held a warm smile. "Being

Tessa, curled up on the couch as they watched a

an engaging

absorbed. She discussed the

time and even

and participated in the

and never brushing her

they finished watching

looked at her

something I need to

"What is it?"

"Jacqueline has been captured."

her head snapping up. "When