His Unveiled Passion

The dinner party soon came to an end.

On the way home, Samuel glanced over at Tessa and asked, "Tessa, how did your conversation with Torin go?"

Tessa gave a vague answer. "It was fine. We even exchanged contact information."

Hearing this, Samuel immediately looked pleased. "That's good. The Covington family is a perfect match for us. Torin is a fine young man, well-educated, capable, and from a respectable family. You two could consider spending more time together and see if anything develops."

Tessa's expression remained indifferent. Her voice lowered slightly. "Dad, I told you before. Right now, I am focused on my career."

Samuel heard the edge in her tone and realized she was unhappy. He let out a soft sigh and did not push further.

When they returned to the Yates residence, Tessa kept her usual cool expression as she headed upstairs.

She passed Marianne on the staircase and gave her a polite, emotionless nod. Marianne smiled in return.

was out of sight upstairs, Marianne turned to Samuel and asked, "Tessa doesn't look

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