His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 267

The dark expression of those in the living room lightened slightly upon hearing Stephen's answer.

Sophia asked, "Are you saying you already have a plan in mind?"

Stephen nodded and explained his plan to them in detail.

After he was done, Rowena still had a frown on her face and said, "It's still too risky. You're the Jacobson family's only heir. I refuse to allow you to take such a risk!"

"Yes, Stephen. You can't go. In my opinion, we should just call the cops and leave Tessa's rescue to them. James will definitely kill you if you go," Jacqueline piped up.

Stephen's face turned stone cold. His gaze was piercing and filled with warning. "I said—no calling the police."

"I'm just worried about you, Stephen," Jacqueline murmured, feeling aggrieved. She sounded as if she was one more glare away from crying. She was partly pretending, but not entirely; she was genuinely afraid that Stephen wouldn't survive the ordeal.

Stephen ignored Jacqueline and turned to Caleb, Sophia, and Rowena. "Dad, Mom, Grandma, this is the best rescue plan we have right now. Just do as I say. I need you to cooperate with me."

Rowena shook her head stubbornly. "I disagree with this plan. You can't go."

Stephen tightened his jaw, his expression indifferent. "Grandma, I've already made my decision.

was clear.

"Are you really going to risk your life for a woman? Fine. It seems my old bag of bones might as well be dust in your eyes.

when he saw how agitated Rowena was becoming. Thus, he hurriedly patted her back in an attempt to calm her down. "Mom, don't get worked up. Your heart might act

and nearly died on the operating table. With how upset she was right now, he genuinely feared that Rowena might succumb to her violent emotions before Tessa

it is, and she can't handle the stress of losing you.

of Stephen's stubbornness. She might act as though she was trying to persuade

had been devising a rescue plan after he ended his

action they had. Frankly, Stephen could've gone straight to Silverstone and not return

threat that he would

the Jacobson and the Yates families might panic and inadvertently ruin his plan. Thus, he rushed to

explain his

running high, Samuel and Marianne finally arrived in a

on? Is there any news about

promptly divulged

You're saying that James is behind Tess'

eyes went wide with rage as he lurched forward to take a swing at Stephen, only

down," Caleb