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."

with me?" Tessa's expression was frigid when she continued, "That's enough out of you. Go home.

"Tess..."

month. If you break the terms, I'll ignore you

a month later, Tessa was at a resort villa that belonged

such that the scenery was picturesque all year round. It was equipped with a variety of basic facilities and offered plenty of

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

antique garden surrounded by evergreen trees. Birds chirped among the branches, while flowers bloomed and spread their floral fragrance in the

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

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

the moment. Tessa was

its silver rays touched. Tessa's skin was especially pale under

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 upon

им

excitement.

dark hair up into a messy bun, but a few strands had come loose, sticking to the damp skin of

eyes were closed as she enjoyed her

adding

and watched