His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 244

On Wednesday, Tessa returned to work at Shelton Law Firm.

But unexpectedly, Jacqueline showed up too.

She was dressed in a tailored suit from a luxury brand and carried a limited- edition Hermès handbag. Brimming with confidence, she strode into the law firm in high heels and headed straight for Tessa's office.

The door was open, so she walked right in without knocking.

Tessa was on a call. When she looked up and saw Jacqueline, her brows knitted together.

"Let's put a pin in this for now. Something just came up, so I'll hang up first," she said.

Jacqueline casually sat down on the couch and placed her bag beside her. She glanced around the office and scoffed. "This place is tiny. You call this an office?"

After hanging up, Tessa looked at her with a calm expression. "What are you doing here?"

Jacqueline smirked. "Oh, I forgot to mention that I just invested in Shelton Law Firm. That makes me one of its partners, which means I'm technically your boss now."

bit surprised. Her gaze remained

at Tessa with a smile. "It's just the two of us here, so I'll drop the act.

sip of water. "Is that

least bit bothered. She simply smiled and said, "Grandma was right about lawyers always being sharp-tongued. But that's all you

only treated you with respect because you were Stephen's

she scoffed. "I guess you haven't heard yet. Grandma's already setting Stephen

froze midair

pain clenched at her chest, but she

perfect smile and said, "That's great news, isn't it? Even without

the picture, you still can't marry into

match, but you're still smiling here. If I were

her eyes flickered into shock. "Y-You knew

terrified that Mrs. Jacobson will throw you out, which is why you don't dare to pull any tricks

pale. "So what if you know? Even if you tell the Jacobsons, none

a cold look,

laced with