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?"

just left her office and was walking over to

go over some work-related

detail when she caught sight of a pair

She blinked at

Marissa coming

together immediately breathed life

around them.

giving birth to all sorts of rumors by

side like that. After all, they

that the staff in her office couldn't

Marissa.

ran into Stevie downstairs just now, so we came up

with a smile

notice that Marissa was explaining herself. It was

worried that Tessa

looked away and hummed

again, "I didn't come with her.

lot."

didn't care at

said that earlier."

she resumed her

wait for you in your

Tessa nodded. "Alright."

promptly headed

in, "I'll sit in the lounge and wait for you

do so to avoid

A flash of mirth appeared

detail-oriented man. Regardless,

hum of acknowledgement.