Over the weekend, Tessa traveled with Wynn to Haverford to meet a client.


    While in Haverford, she ran into an old acquaintance from Zachary''s social circle -Jodie.


    Jodie approached her, trying to reconnect. She offered to treat Tessa to a meal, but Tessa declined.


    She had once considered Jodie a friend. Back then, she had even gifted her an expensive bracelet worth tens of thousands for her birthday. But when others mocked Tessa, iming the bracelet was fake, Jodie had simply gone along with


    it.


    From that moment on, Tessa saw her for who she really was.


    Jodie was no different from the rest of Zachary''s friends. Deep down, they all looked down on her. They had never seen her as someone who belonged in their circle.


    After spending three days in Haverford, Tessa returned to Rivertown on Wednesday, May 20th.


    She stepped off the ne and exited through the business-ss VIP arrival hall.


    The moment she stepped out, she saw Stephen waiting outside.


    Her pace slowed. Why was he here?


    He wore a dark gray suit, shoulders squared and posture rxed, exuding a quiet, effortless elegance.


    As she approached, she looked up and spoke coolly. "How did you know I was flying back today?"


    "I looked up your flight information," Stephen replied.


    Tessa''s expression remained cold. "My driver''s on the way. There was no need for you toe."


    Without waiting for a response, she turned and walked toward the parking area.


    Wynn trailed behind her, pulling their suitcases.


    Stephen stepped forward and took the suitcase from Wynn.


    "Tess, ride with me. I have two new cases I want to entrust you with."


    Tessa paused and turned to look at him.


    Stephen''s expression was serious. "I brought all the case files with me. They''re in the car. Come take a look."


    "Alright."


    If it was work-rted, Tessa had no reason to refuse.


    Stephen''s hand gripped the suitcase


    handle. His tall figure and striking &


    features drew many passing nces as they walked through the airport.


    In the underground parking ga


    he led


    thening em to a sleek ck


    He ced the suitcase into


    the trunk himself.


    Inside the car, Stephen took the driver''s seat. Tessa and Wynn sat in the back.


    "Hungry? Want to grab something to eat?" he asked, ncing at her through the rearview mirror.


    "Not yet. Let me look at the documents first."


    "They''re in the front passenger seat."


    Tessa leaned forward, reaching out to grab the folder.


    As she moved, a soft, fruity floral scent rose from her body. It drifted past Stephen''s nose.


    He inhaled gently, heart itching from the


    Coden closeness. It had been a


    long time since he had been this


    to her.


    But the moment was brief. She sat back quickly, returning to her seat with the documents in hand.


    A trace of disappointment lingered in Stephen''s chest.


    Tessa lowered her gaze and began reading the case materials with quiet focus.


    About 20 minutes passed. She finally looked up and asked a few detailed questions about the cases.


    Stephen answered them all patiently.


    A few more minutester, she frowned slightly. "Wait... this isn''t the way to thew firm."


    Stephen''s lips parted as he replied, "No. We''re heading to my office first."


    Assuming they would continue discussing the case there, Tessa said nothing more.


    They arrived at the Jacobson Corporation headquarters.


    In the basement parking lot, Stephen turned to Wynn.


    "You stay here. I''ll bring Tess up."


    Wynn gave Tessa a questioning look.


    Tessa said softly, "Wait for me here. I''ll be right back."


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