His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 262

Meanwhile, James was the first suspect Stephen had in mind upon receiving Naomi's call and learning that Tessa was missing.

James' whereabouts had been erratic ever since he returned to Orkford. The identity he used had been fabricated in advance, and the number he was using was registered under someone else's name.

Stephen couldn't get his hands on James' number, so he could only wait for James to reach out to him first.

However, he couldn't wait, not even for a second.

The thought of Tessa being in danger sent Stephen reeling, leaving him with black spots in his vision. His heart clenched with anxiety, and even breathing became difficult at the thought.

Stephen forced himself to keep his cool and took out his phone to make a call. "I want to see Cayden."

He had just ended the call when he received a call from an unknown number.

He had a hunch that it was James calling, so he immediately answered the phone.

"Why, good evening, dearest brother," James drawled teasingly, clearly in a mirthful mood.

tightened at his tone.

and repeated, "Tess,

other hand, James continued in a languid tone,

you wish, but don't you

chuckled lightly. "Now, now. Let's not be hasty. Capturing her was always

are you?"

and come alone. If you dare call the

...

was brought to an abandoned building near the border of

plan was forced to a halt due to a funding crisis, and the developer had no choice but to cease construction.

crews had

had been stuffed in yesterday night had driven about 30 minutes before slowing

and a black hood

Tessa felt herself being

roaring and quickly realized that

finally landed. Tessa couldn't see

disembarked from the helicopter,