Chapter 435

Although Stephen had used work as an excuse to ask Tessa out for lunch, there were indeed a few other Jacobson Corporation cases that had yet to go to trial. So, Tessa brought those cases up during their meal. Stephen couldn't help but chuckle. "Tess, we're currently in such a romantic spot. Are you seriously going to discuss work with me here?" Tessa lowered her gaze, her expression calm. "Mr. Jacobson, you were the one who said you wanted to discuss the pending cases, no?" Stephen raised a brow at her. "Fine. Let's continue." It was far better than sitting here with nothing to say. Tessa's gaze was calm and focused when she went into detail about her work. Meanwhile, Stephen simply watched her speak in silence, his eyes filled with nothing but tenderness for her. Still, he seemed to be listening intently. It was as if he was genuinely treating her to a meal just so they could talk about their work. Tessa couldn't help but find his behavior odd. So, she teased, "I thought you