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."

but you're also 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

at a

was equipped with a variety of basic facilities and offered plenty of leisurely activities for visitors to partake in. As a result, the tourism industry had developed rather

open to the public and also areas that were restricted for private use. One such area was the bathing pool, which was reserved

surrounded by evergreen trees. Birds chirped among the branches, while flowers bloomed and spread

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

was constantly in motion. Fresh water was pumped into the pool from

the moment. Tessa was completely naked as she soaked in the bathing

its gentle glow illuminating everything its silver

trees before arriving at the side of the pool. He feasted his eyes upon the

им

excitement.

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 of her neck. Only her pale shoulders and head were visible while the rest of

as she enjoyed her soak beneath

played, adding to the

the pool and watched her for a