His Unveiled Passion novel Chapter 491

Hazel turned around with a bright smile on her face. As she walked away, the expression on her face disappeared. Her eyes flashed briefly with disdain, as if mocking Tessa.

It was not hard to guess what she might be thinking. From the way she glanced back, it was clear she did not believe Tessa's relationship with Stephen would last.

Stephen noticed a change in Tessa's demeanor after Hazel left.

"What's wrong, Tess?"

"That woman just now seemed oddly hostile toward me," Tessa said softly.

Stephen frowned slightly. "What makes you say that?"

He had not observed Hazel closely and had missed the subtle glint in her eyes. Tessa, however, had caught the brief flash of unfriendly intent.

"She gave me a very unfriendly look," she said evenly.

Tessa glanced across the table at him and asked, "Another admirer of yours?"

Stephen looked confused. "What?"

"She clearly likes you. You can tell by the way she looked at you."

Stephen responded, "She just transferred here from one of the regional branches. I've never spoken to her outside of work."

Tessa did not continue the topic. "Let's eat."

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Yves, one of the firm's partners and Lester's longtime college friend, leaned in and asked quietly, "So, did you win her over?"

He was well aware of Lester's feelings for Tessa.

Lester placed a card on the table, his expression unreadable. "What are you talking about?"

Yves had not attended Marissa's party and did not socialize with Stephen or others in that circle. He was still unaware that Tessa and Stephen had reconciled.

Yelena, seated nearby, subtly leaned in. She had always suspected there was more to Lester's attitude toward Tessa, but had never pried. With the topic finally brought up, she listened attentively.

Lester kept his gaze on his cards and responded without looking up, "Why are you asking so many questions?"