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?"

Tessa had just left her office and was walking

some work-related matters

detail when she caught

eye. She blinked at the sight and

Marissa

appearance together immediately breathed

around them.

were indirectly giving birth to all sorts of rumors by walking

like that. After all, they were

the staff in her office couldn't help but gossip

Marissa.

downstairs just

with a smile as

help but notice that Marissa was explaining herself. It was as if

that Tessa

looked away

didn't come with her. We

lot."

though she didn't care at all, replying

said that earlier."

she resumed her discussion with

wait for you in your office, then," Marissa

Tessa nodded. "Alright."

then promptly headed for Tessa's

sit in the lounge

so to avoid being alone with

A flash of

detail-oriented man. Regardless,

hum of acknowledgement.