His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 183

Stephen's expression was cold, his tone indifferent. "It's not a movie. I need you to act in a real-life drama with me."

Nancy's mouth twitched. "What are you talking about?"

"You're going to play the role of my rumored girlfriend."

"So you're involved with a woman who's hard to shake off, and you want me to be your shield?"

Nancy's eyes lit up with curiosity, her expression turning mischievous. "That doesn't make sense. Given your status as Rivertown's golden boy, who would dare to cling to you? Besides, don't you already have a fiancée?"

Stephen's expression darkened instantly. "Tessa is not a clingy woman. She's the only woman I've ever loved."

Nancy was stunned, taking a moment to process his words.

Stephen, rarely patient, took the time to explain the situation to her.

After hearing him out, Nancy let out a long sigh. "Ah, your fiancée is so pitiful. Can

I refuse? I haven't even met her yet, and now you want me to play the other woman in her love story? How am I supposed to face her after this?"

"This is your payment," Stephen said, handing her a card.

and turned away. "Don't think you can buy me off with money. I

"Five million dollars."

smile returned as she snatched the card. "We're protecting Tessa. Once the misunderstanding is cleared up, everything will be fine. I'm sure she's generous and will understand our

to herself, "Tessa, please don't blame me.

now, all she had to do

face expressionless. "Make it

chest confidently. "Don't worry. I'm an award-winning

phone, Tessa sat by the

later, Stephen called

was going to explain himself, and a glimmer of hope surged in her heart. She eagerly answered the

forced himself to stay calm as he said, "Nance mentioned you called earlier. Is there something

Just like how he

hope in Tessa's

was

tally crushed. She couet

the tears as she

and her..."

wanted to ask, "Are the rumors about you and Nancy true? Are you really

words lingered

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