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.

and a faint smile tugged at the corners of his mouth He was quite

turned and left without ever accepting the

a dozen times a year, so it was only natural that she wouldn't remember

single one-what they looked like and what their

crept over Stephen when he saw Lester with Tessa

all these years,

"I should be thanking you,

in warning. "Stay

what gives you

let out a cold scoff. "You don't stand a chance. Tess'

as ever. "Well

Tessa had

running across a vast, desolate plain with

air. Suddenly, James face loomed before he eyes. His cold, sinister smile made him look like

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

to a chair. James stood beside her, grimming as he poured