His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 444

The following afternoon, Tessa received a call from Samuel. The moment his name lit up on the screen, her heart skipped a beat.

Samuel had always strongly disapproved of her being with Stephen. Ever since she and Stephen had gotten back together, she had kept the relationship hidden from him.

Seeing his name on the caller ID sent a wave of anxiety through her. Was this it? Had he found out and was calling to confront her?

Tessa's heart leaped into her throat. In those few seconds, her mind raced through every possible explanation she could give.

But when she answered the call, Samuel's voice came through, calm and even.

"Tessa, there is a business reception the evening after tomorrow. I want you to attend. I would like to introduce you to a few of our company's partners. There could be some good opportunities for your firm to work with them."

Tessa let out a quiet breath of relief. So that was it. He was simply trying to connect her with more professional contacts.

"Alright, Dad. What time is it? Send me the details."

The night of the reception, Tessa arrived wearing a simple black strapless evening gown. The dress was understated and conservative, revealing only her shoulders and arms.

company executives, all older gentlemen and ladies

to secure a few

the older generation was over, Samuel

Tessa saw Torin Covington, she froze for

Covington. He just returned from Schazland and is now working as the general manager of the family business,"

styled hair carried the polished

in his hand, he gave Tessa a friendly smile. "We meet

replied, her

exactly was this supposed to be?

"Oh? You

dinner together at one of Quetin's

go ahead and chat. I need to check in with a few people over there," Samuel said before excusing himself

beginning to form. She had assumed tonight was simply about networking and landing new

a college friend

school, è Tessa had barely interacted with any of them. She had spent most of her time in the library or hanging out with Naomi and Sienna. Group

were rare