His Unveiled Passion

Tessa lifted her gaze to look at Stephen. Her lips quivered a little before she said, "Seeing that you canceled your trip just to explain to me what was happening, I'll forgive you this time. But..."

Tessa paused for a moment.

"But what?" Stephen asked.

"But you made me upset. I'm very angry." Tessa was wearing a severe expression on her face. "Hazel is harboring malicious intentions, so you need to fire her."

Stephen didn't hesitate before answering, "Of course, I've already fired her. I'm also going to make sure that she pays for what she did tonight."

Tessa continued coldly, "For the next half month, you're not allowed to appear before me."

"That won't do," came Stephen's immediate rejection.

His voice dropped low when he implored, "Half a month is too long. Every day that

I spend without seeing your face feels like an entire year to me."

"And how does that concern me?" Tessa replied, her expression calm.

"Change your terms."

to bargain with me?" Tessa's expression was frigid when she continued, "That's

"Tess..."

terms, I'll ignore

a resort villa that belonged to Yates

It was equipped with a variety of basic facilities and offered plenty of leisurely activities for visitors to partake

were open to the public and also areas that were restricted for private use.

pool was located in an antique garden surrounded by evergreen trees. Birds chirped among the branches, while flowers bloomed and spread

gazebo had been constructed above the pool to shelter it from the elements. The water in the pool was crystal clear and had rose petals floating along on

was pumped into the pool from one end while

pm at the moment. Tessa was completely

forest of green that surrounded her while the moonlight cast its gentle glow illuminating everything its silver rays touched. Tessa's skin was especially pale under the

evergreen trees before

им

excitement.

come loose, sticking to the damp skin of her neck. Only her

were closed as she enjoyed her

adding

pool and watched her for a