His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 494

A few days later, another case involving Jacobson Corporation went to trial.

Stephen had flown to Sableton early that morning to attend an important international business summit. The earliest he would be able to return to Rivertown was the following afternoon, which meant he could not attend the hearing with Tessa.

Tessa, highly capable and thoroughly prepared, walked out of the courthouse feeling confident and refreshed after the session.

She glanced at the time. It was currently 11:30 am. Stephen was probably busy at the moment.

She missed him and wanted to call him to hear his voice, but she held back. She did not want to interrupt him while he was working.

Today, she had taken the Porsche Panamera, the most discreet and modest of the cars in her garage. Though still a luxury vehicle, it didn't draw too much attention.

Wynn was behind the wheel as usual.

Half an hour later, they were nearing the law firm. The stretch of road just outside the building was notoriously congested most times. At the height of the lunchtime rush, traffic had come to a complete standstill.

the long line of cars, inching forward at a snail's

man appeared out of nowhere and

forward, Tessa had no choice but to step

as she reached for the door, she paused

"It is."

added, "Come with me. Bring your phone and

"Got it."

to assess the

to 80 years old. He was emaciated, with sallow skin and sunken

he let out pained groans, clearly in distress. It did not

him up on her own. She was afraid

ambulance arrived promptly after.

cerebral hemorrhage. Fortunately, he had been brought to the hospital in time. Any

were three of them, a couple in