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.

smile tugged at the corners

Tessa turned and left without ever accepting the bouquet

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

one-what they

of crisis crept over Stephen when he saw Lester with Tessa at the restaurant

all these years, you still haven't

chuckled and answered in a calm tone, "I should be thanking you, Mr.

his eyes in warning. "Stay away

"And what gives

cold scoff. "You don't stand a

as ever. "Well then,

Tessa

was running across a vast, desolate plain with no one in

hands gripped her throat, cutting off her air. Suddenly, James face loomed before he eyes. His cold, sinister smile made him look like a demon from the depths of

was getting harder and harder to breathe. Just when she thought she was about to die, the scene changed again. This time, she saw

sister, Seline, tied to a chair. James stood beside her, grimming as he