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?"

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

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

much better now," Samuel

plan to keep her

pleased upon hearing her words.

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

himself off, seemingly unable to put his feelings into words. After the momentary pause, he continued, "Did they do

got beaten

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

can't possibly be there for

can," 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 Castellion's princesses. All be able to have peace of mind

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should find a way to instate her in your law firm if you're able.

had no intention of being used as leverage against Stephen. She didn't want to be James' pawn

her, she nodded agreeably. "Alright, Dad. You should also assign more guards

You don't need to worry about

"Okay."

brief silence settled over them now that the conversation had come

concern, "How's the