His Unveiled Passion

Although Stephen had used work as an excuse to ask Tessa out for lunch, there were indeed a few other Jacobson Corporation cases that had yet to go to trial. So, Tessa brought those cases up during their meal.

Stephen couldn't help but chuckle. "Tess, we're currently in such a romantic spot. Are you seriously going to discuss work with me here?"

Tessa lowered her gaze, her expression calm. "Mr. Jacobson, you were the one who said you wanted to discuss the pending cases, no?"

Stephen raised a brow at her. "Fine. Let's continue."

It was far better than sitting here with nothing to say.

Tessa's gaze was calm and focused when she went into detail about her work. Meanwhile, Stephen simply watched her speak in silence, his eyes filled with nothing but tenderness for her.

Still, he seemed to be listening intently. It was as if he was genuinely treating her to a meal just so they could talk about their work.

Tessa couldn't help but find his behavior odd. So, she teased, "I thought you wouldn't be interested in the conversation, Mr. Jacobson."

Sure, they were talking about Jacobson Corporation cases, but he was the president of the company. That meant that minor cases like these weren't exactly part of his job description.

seriously, "It's because this is your work. It's a job that you're passionate about. I know you love it, so I paid attention. Tess,

to hear him say those things. She didn't expect Stephen to give her such an earnest

corner of her heart, leaving ripples

to admit that she was warmed by his

had to return to Everbright Law Group for work. Stephen also had to return to his company to handle matters that needed

to a small county called Eraline for a hearing in

stay at Eraline for one night

was situated in a rather remote location, the scenery around it was breathtaking. As a result, the tourism industry in Eraline was booming, and there were plenty

was currently the holiday season, the room prices naturally skyrocketed. Those rooms usually only cost around two to three hundred dollars. Now, they

wasn't an issue for Tessa, it was

a room with two

couldn't possibly compare to a five-star hotel, it was still clean and decently furnished with all the essentials one needed

along

but the county was remote, and she was unfamiliar with the place. Plus, it wasn't exactly

hearing was scheduled for 3:00 pm the next

was rather complicated, it was already 6:30 pm by the