His Unveiled Passion

Stephen had his back to Tessa, so he didn't notice her arrival.

Tessa saw that the woman trying to strike up a conversation with him had worn exquisite makeup. She was also tall and had quite the pretty face.

"Hey, handsome. Let's be friends," she drawled with a flirtatious smile playing on her lips. Then, she flashed her WhatsApp QR code and asked, "Can I add you on WhatsApp?"

Stephen was still on the phone, so he merely waved the woman off.

"Don't be so dull," she said in reply, her tone teasing as she deliberately drawled.

Stephen promptly took two steps to the side, trying to put some distance between them whilst continuing his conversation on the phone.

Alas, the woman continued to stand in place with a pout on her face.

Stephen soon ended his call. When he turned around, he immediately noticed that the woman was still there.

She immediately curled her lips into a bold smile. "You're the most gorgeous man I've ever met in my life. Frankly, I've never seen anyone as handsome as you. You're not a local, are you? Are you here on vacation? I could show you around, be your free personal tour guide!"

Stephen still had his back to Tessa. So, Tessa couldn't see the look on his face.

from one another. So, she could hear the coldness in his voice as he replied, "It's fine.

lips slipped away as she muttered in disappointment, "Oh, you're

on Tessa, who was standing behind him. So, she tilted her chin

around upon hearing her words. When his eyes landed on Tessa, the frost glazing his eyes

quickly strode toward

bothered as she asked, "Why are you

I figured

tone was in stark

Everbright to look for you yesterday. That's when

went on, "Eraline is a tourist hotspot, and the scenery here in July is to die for. It's honestly the perfect time for a vacation. Since I was available, I thought it'd be nice to spend a few days

situated in the northwest and was a popular tourist spot within the country. The

was famed for its stunning, year-round, picturesque views.

off now that this case was over. So, she had the time to relax and

part of her original

end, she

just to

that the view here was gorgeous. She would even