Chapter 211

James had a tall, lean build, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs. His impeccable sense of style only enhanced his striking features.

When he smiled, there was an easy, approachable charm that made him seem entirely harmless.

If he chose to act the part, no one would ever associate him with the lunatic who carried half the criminal legislation on his back.

Tessa had never met James before. When she heard him call her name and noticed his designer attire, she immediately thought he must be a friend of one of her acquaintances.

James didn't introduce himself. Instead, he gave her a lingering gaze, saying, "As expected, you're truly a beauty."

Standing next to him, Yvette furrowed just slightly, jealousy flickering in her gaze before disappearing in an instant.

She had no knowledge of his deep-rooted vendettas against the Jacobson and Yates families, nor did she dare inquire about the other women in his life.

In her view, a proper lover was meant to be obedient, perceptive, and never foolish enough to pry into matters best left untouched.

Yvette stood quietly by James' side, her eyes subtly studying Tessa.

Yes, she was undoubtedly beautiful-an all-natural beauty. She had fair skin, delicate features, completely untouched by enhancements.

equally enviable-a slender waist, long legs, lean yet with

unaware of Yvette's calculating

furrowed in confusion. There was

way he looked at her was almost predatory—like a hunter sizing up its prey, his

Tessa asked again, "Who

You'll find out soon enough,

he getting

Tessa decided to brush him off. Stepping around him,

the

Tessa couldn't shake the

something off about that man. She just couldn't figure out

absently, "I have no idea who he is. He's being

I thought

was December 31st-New

to

Tower, an 88-story skyscraper, stood tall as one of Rivertown's most iconic

floor offered the best views, a sweeping vista of the

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