His Unveiled Passion

Stephen roughly explained the assailant's situation to the Yates family before leaving a card behind. "Mr. Yates, this is a small token of compensation. Please accept it."

Samuel was displeased by Stephen's actions. After all, money wasn't an issue for him. His hard gaze fell on the card as he huffed, "Don't bother. I'd be far more appreciative if you apprehend James as soon as possible."

Stephen endured his future father-in-law's belligerence for Tessa's sake. In fact, his attitude was impeccable. He nodded slightly. "Of course."

Before Stephen took his leave, Tessa started packing away her things and said calmly, "Stephen, I'm coming with you."

Samuel shot her an icy glare as his expression darkened.

Tessa sighed. "Dad, they only hurt you to force me out of hiding. You, Ms. Connors, and Seline will only be safe if I make myself a target."

Marianne was taken aback. "Tess, we have bodyguards now. We'll be fine, but you have to be careful!"

Samuel snorted coldly. "There's no need to continue with your marriage if marrying into the Jacobson family brings such danger to our family."

Tessa froze as her heart sank. Upon hearing those words, she felt as though she had been plunged into an abyss.

She was well aware that Samuel was being serious and wasn't joking around at all.

worse, she had no grounds to

and Samuel had gotten into harm's way, not

possibly continue to selfishly prioritize her romance while her family suffered because of

she answered, "Dad, I'll talk to Stephen about this." Samuel replied gravely, "Yes,

...

parked his car in the hospital's underground parking

heater was on full blast. So, Stephen took off his coat, revealing a black shirt and tie underneath. He was dressed like an elite businessman, which meant

let's talk." Stephen lowered his gaze, hiding his emotions. "What do you

clench. She couldn't bring herself to say the words she knew she had

could no longer continue to selfishly hold on to her love and happiness and put

been kidnapped a few days ago, and someone had pushed her

else was

it be Marianne? Or would it be her

fell

heater made the car feel rather

tugged at his tie and rolled down the

cool wind rushed in, instantly blasting

"You heard