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.

her words. Then, he intoned seriously, "It's because this is your work. It's a job that you're passionate about. I

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

had succeeded in touching a hidden corner of her heart, leaving ripples in their

had to admit that she was

for work. Stephen also had to return to his company to handle matters that needed his approval So, Stephen drove Tessa to

a small county called Eraline for a hearing in

one night and return after the hearing concluded

location, the scenery around it was breathtaking. As a result, the

naturally skyrocketed. Those rooms usually only cost

Tessa, it was still extremely challenging to

connections and managed to get a room with two beds in one of the best

hotel, it was still clean and decently furnished with all the essentials one needed during their

Wynn along just to

her safety, but the county was remote, and she was unfamiliar

for 3:00 pm the next

was already 6:30 pm