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."

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

"Tess..."

a month. If you break the terms, I'll ignore you for the rest of my

Tessa was at a resort villa

basic facilities and offered plenty of leisurely activities for visitors to partake in. As a result, the tourism industry

had areas that were open to the public and also areas that were restricted for private use. One such area

was located in an antique garden surrounded by evergreen trees. Birds chirped among the branches, while flowers bloomed and spread their floral fragrance in the air. It was a

to shelter it from the elements. The water in the pool was crystal clear and had rose petals floating along on the surface. It provided a refreshing reprieve from the relentless heat

in the pool was constantly in motion. Fresh water was pumped into the pool from one end while the old water was drained out from

was completely naked as she soaked in the

everything its silver rays touched. Tessa's skin was especially pale under the moonlight, such that it

into the garden. He kept a leisurely pace as he maneuvered through the forest of evergreen trees before arriving at the side of the pool. He feasted his eyes

им

excitement.

soaking in the pool. She had tied her dark hair up into a messy bun, but a few strands had come loose, sticking to the damp skin

eyes were closed as she enjoyed her soak

adding to

pool and watched her