Tessa was already drunk beyond comprehension, yet she was still able to nuzzle into Stephen's embrace out of pure instinct. She sighed and murmured softly, "It's so comfy..."

Stephen lifted Tessa into his arms, and she rested her head against his firm chest. She stopped crying and mumbling almost instantly.

The adoration in Stephen's gaze was apparent as he said, "She's so docile."

He carried her with one arm, as if carrying a child, and left the bar soon after. The bodyguards behind him also followed silently.

Samson walked toward Wynn and asked, "Do you know where Ms. Yates' friends live?"

Wynn shook her head.

"Although we don't know where they live, we still need to ensure their safety. We'll just take them to a hotel under Jacobson Corporation and let them stay there for the night.

"Ms. Barrett, I'll need your help with that," Samson said. He was a guy, after all, and it would be inappropriate for him to bring the two women to a hotel room.

Wynn looked in the direction Tessa and Stephen had gone in and frowned.

"Ms. Barrett, don't worry. With Mr. Jacobson by Ms. Yates' side, nothing will happen to her. Not to mention, Mr. Jacobson also has an entourage of bodyguards with him.

and protect her. However, she refrained after looking at the

so naturally, she got close to Molly and Jasmine over time. By now, she could even consider them

Wynn decided to help Samson, bringing the two women to a nearby hotel under

was soft as she nestled against Stephen's

they left the bar and its air- conditioned atmosphere.

brushed against the skin of his

chauffeur got

them. Stephen then got in

still in his arms. Once he was seated, he placed her on

black Cullinan drove steadily under Rivertown's dark summer sky. Streetlights flashed through the window, and the light shone on Tessa's face every now

silent inside

not say a word. Instead, she looked off into the distance, eyes unfocused, seemingly in a trance. At

strand of hair behind her ear.

looked absolutely adorable. She didn't even

suddenly called

and soft

let's not break up, alright?" Tessa's voice quivered with sadness. Frowning, she nuzzled her head

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