His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 278

Everyone was stunned by Stephen's words.

Caleb's expression darkened. "Everyone here is family, Stephen. What are you implying? Are you suggesting that someone in our family would leak information to outsiders and put you in danger?"

Rowena added, "Stephen, you made it very clear before you left that we weren't to call the police. Even if I'm old and forgetful, I wouldn't do that. None of us called the police, and we would never risk your life by leaking information to outsiders."

Samuel added, "I assure you that Marianne and I didn't leak anything. Tessa was still in their hands. If we had leaked the information, both you and Tessa could have been killed. We would never take that risk. Even after Seline went missing shortly after, we remembered your warning and didn't call the police."

Sophia also strongly disagreed with Stephen's accusation. "There must be a misunderstanding here."

Jacqueline added, "Yes. There must be a misunderstanding. Could it have been one of Tessa's friends or colleagues who accidentally let something slip? Someone with ill intentions might have overheard and deliberately called the police to hurt you."

Before Stephen could respond, Tessa suddenly laughed.

She scoffed and sneered, "Zachary called the police. Jacqueline, you leaked the information to him, didn't you?"

turned pale."Tessa, what are you talking about? How could I possibly

loud slap was

sentence, Tessa slapped her across the face. The slap was so sudden and forceful that everyone in the room was stunned. Jacqueline covered her cheek, tears welling up in her eyes. "Tessa, I know you've never liked me, but you can't just accuse me without any

covered her cheek and turned to Rowena. "Grandma,

at the slightest provocation? How dare you call yourself a well-mannered young lady from a prestigious family? You're nothing but a shrew!" Caleb's face was equally stormy. After all, Jacqueline was

disapproval, "This is ridiculous. If you have something to say, say it

down," Sophia

Jacobson family, Stephen's first reaction was to step forward and shield Tessa, as if fearing Jacqueline might

abilities, she was no match for Tessa. But even

to Jacqueline's

snapped back to reality upon hearing Rowena insult his daughter. He didn't care about respecting the elders or maintaining decorum. Instead, he stepped forward and fired

the matriarch of the Jacobson family and treated you with courtesy. Yet, you're publicly insulting my daughter, calling her a

She slandered Tessa at the banquet. Without even hearing the full story, you took Jacqueline's side and

the Jacobson family raises their