Chapter 400

Over the weekend, Tessa traveled with Wynn to Haverford to meet a client.

While in Haverford, she ran into an old acquaintance from Zachary's social circle -Jodie.

Jodie approached her, trying to reconnect. She offered to treat Tessa to a meal, but Tessa declined.

She had once considered Jodie a friend. Back then, she had even gifted her an expensive bracelet worth tens of thousands for her birthday. But when others mocked Tessa, claiming the bracelet was fake, Jodie had simply gone along with

it.

From that moment on, Tessa saw her for who she really was.

Jodie was no different from the rest of Zachary's friends. Deep down, they all looked down on her. They had never seen her as someone who belonged in their circle.

After spending three days in Haverford, Tessa returned to Rivertown on Wednesday, May 20th.

She stepped off the plane and exited through the business-class VIP arrival hall.

The moment she stepped out, she saw Stephen waiting outside.

Her pace slowed. Why was he here?

He wore a dark gray suit, shoulders squared and posture relaxed, exuding a quiet, effortless elegance.

As she approached, she looked up and spoke coolly. "How did you know I was flying back today?"

"I looked up your flight information," Stephen replied.

the way. There was no need for you to

a response, she turned and walked

her,

forward and took the

two new cases I

turned to look

serious. "I brought all the case files with me. They're in the car.

"Alright."

work-related, Tessa had

gripped the

His tall figure and

glances as they walked through the

underground parking

he led

to

the suitcase

the trunk himself.

seat. Tessa and Wynn sat in

something to eat?" he asked, glancing

me look at the

the front

reaching out to grab the

she moved, a soft, fruity floral scent rose

gently, heart itching

closeness. It had

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