Chapter 45

Stephen stood surrounded by a group of men in polished suits. The private room where Tessa had dined in was on the first floor. From the looks of it, Stephen seemed to have just finished his meal and came downstairs. Stephen walked closer as he spoke. Tessa greeted him with a smile. "Stephen, what a coincidence. I'm treating my colleagues to dinner here tonight." Stephen knew Tessa had joined Shelton Law Firm. He nodded slightly. "How was your first day? Are you settling in well?" he asked, his expression gentle. "Mm, everything's fine," Tessa replied. She left out the part where Yasmin and a few colleagues took advantage of her generosity. "Is your dinner ending soon? I can give you a ride home," Stephen offered. Tessa shook her head. "It's still early. You go ahead first." "Alright. This place is far from your home. Did you arrange for the driver to pick you up?" "No. I plan to stay at the apartment nearby tonight," she replied. "Okay. Be careful, Tess." After she hummed