His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 293

The answer to Lester's confession seemed like a foregone conclusion.

Stephen held his breath without realizing it, and his fingertips slowly clenched as a dull ache spread through his chest.

However, Tessa's response took everyone by surprise.

"Sorry, but I can't say yes."

The smile at the corner of Lester's lips faded. The night wind tousled his dark hair,

and the dim lights couldn't chase away the disappointment on his face.

"May I know the reason?" His voice trembled slightly as if his emotions had slipped beyond his control.

Tessa pressed her lips together in a calm and distant expression as she answered a tone devoid of any ripple, "Because I'm not interested in dating right now. I don't have time for a relationship, so I'm sorry-I can't accept your confession."

The crowd burst into a new wave of chatter.

raised an eyebrow, and a faint smile tugged at the corners of

turned and left without ever accepting the

Tessa had countless admirers during her university days. Confessions like this probably happened a dozen times a year, so it was only natural that she wouldn't remember the names or faces of every guy

they looked like and what

very real sense of crisis crept over Stephen when he saw Lester with Tessa at the

"After all these years, you still haven't given

"I should be

in warning. "Stay away from

gives you the right

cold scoff. "You don't stand a chance. Tess' heart belongs to

remained as gentle and refined as ever. "Well then, let's

night, Tessa had

she was running across a vast, desolate plain

air. Suddenly, James face loomed before he eyes. His cold, sinister smile made him look like a demon from the depths of hell who came to claim

harder and harder to breathe. Just when she thought she was about

chair. James stood beside her, grimming as he poured gasoline over