His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 323

Atlas' voice was laced with sympathy as he said, "Stephen, judging from what I saw, it seems they've met each other's parents. Don't you think they're going too fast? Didn't you just break up with Tessa?

"It's only been three months, and Tessa has gotten together with Lester. Lester has even introduced her to his family-"

Stephen ended the call before Atlas could finish his commentary.

He stood before his villa's floor-to-ceiling windows, his brows furrowed in thought.

There was an undeniable trace of loneliness in his sharp features.

No. He couldn't keep going on like this. He had to win Tessa back.

...

By the time Tessa arrived at the Yates residence, she was surprised to see that the lights in the living room were still on.

Samuel was sitting on the couch, watching the financial news.

When he saw that she was home, his eyes softened as he greeted her. "You're back."

"Yes." Tessa walked to another couch and sat there. "I'm here to pay Seline a visit. Is she asleep?"

just went to bed," Samuel replied. Then, he

After a beat, she inquired, "How's Seline doing?

much better

she said in relief. "I plan to keep her company

upon hearing her words.

in his eyes dimmed with heartache as he murmured, "Tess, you've suffered so much. About what happened

pause, he continued,

her head. "They didn't do anything to me. I got beaten

Samuel's eyes only grew. "Tess, it's all my fault. I failed to protect you. I've spent a great sum to hire a new team of bodyguards for you. There are still a few things left before everything is finalized, but they'll arrive at Rivertown in two days' time.

possibly be there for me

Samuel said insistently. Then, he explained, "One of the guards I've hired is a woman. She used to be the personal guard of one of the

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firm if you're able.

no intention of being used as leverage against Stephen. She didn't want

when she heard that Samuel had hired a female bodyguard for her, she nodded agreeably. "Alright, Dad. You should also assign more guards to protect you, Ms. Connors, and Seline while

need to worry about that," Samuel

"Okay."

silence settled over them now that the conversation had come

"How's the firm doing? Is everything