Chapter 190

"Stephen, I suspect the person who pushed me on the street today is someone working for James. I can't think of anyone else who would do something like that," Tessa said. Stephen tightened his hold on her. His dark, deep eyes flashed with cold light. "I've checked. James has indeed returned to the country." "Tess, from now on, try not to go out. Just work from home," he said in a voice full of concern. "Is... Is James really that terrifying?" she asked. He released her and placed his hands on her shoulders, looking deeply into her eyes with a serious expression. "I can't take the risk, Tess. Just thinking about how close you came to danger today almost stopped my heart. I value you more than my own life." His eyes turned watery. "I'm confident I can defeat James. He's ruthless, but I can be even crueler. But the thing is, he has no emotions and weaknesses. "You could even say he's inhuman. I'm not like that. I have you. "Tess, I can't risk your safety." The dining hall was brig