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?"

to bed," Samuel replied. Then, he asked, "Have you

a beat, she inquired,

much better

relief. "I plan to keep her company since I don't

upon

dimmed with heartache as he murmured, "Tess,

the momentary pause, he continued, "Did they do anything to you when they abducted and smuggled you

do anything to me. I got beaten up,

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. I'll

possibly be

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 knowing that she'll be

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in your law firm if you're

of being used as leverage against Stephen. She didn't want

bodyguard for her, she nodded agreeably. "Alright, Dad. You should also assign more guards to protect you,

You don't need to worry

"Okay."

that the

in concern, "How's the firm doing? Is everything going