His Unveiled Passion

Marissa called out to Stephen, "Stevie, what a coincidence! Are you here to see

Tessa to discuss one of your company's litigation cases, too?"

Marissa and Tessa were on friendly terms now.

After Tessa saved her, Marissa was deeply grateful to her. As they spent more

time together, she was eventually impressed by Tessa's character and personality.

They bonded so well that at one point, she wondered, "Just where have you been

all my life, Tessa?"

Still, even though she was now friends with Tessa, that didn't mean that her

feelings for Stephen had changed.

So, Marissa was still somewhat upset when she saw him seek Tessa out at the

law firm.

Stephen paused in his tracks and looked over. "I'm not here for business. I came

because I wanted to see her."

It was more than obvious just what he was implying.

The smile on Marissa's face stiffened.

However, she quickly composed herself and said, "I'm here to see her as well.

Why don't we head up together?"

her office and was walking over to

some

she caught

of her eye. She blinked at

Marissa coming

breathed life into whispered

around them.

indirectly giving birth to all sorts

After all, they were both attractive

that the staff in her office

Marissa.

downstairs just now, so we

a smile

help but notice that Marissa was explaining

worried that Tessa

looked away

"I didn't come with

lot."

looked as though she didn't care at all, replying noncommittally,

said that earlier."

she resumed her discussion

in your

Tessa nodded. "Alright."

headed

sit in the lounge and wait for

chosen to do so to

A flash of mirth appeared in

had always been a detail-oriented man. Regardless, she only gave

hum of acknowledgement.