His Unveiled Passion

"Understood," said Wynn.

Stephen led Tessa toward the elevator that was reserved for the president's use. He then pressed the button for the 28th floor.

They were the only two people in the elevator. The space in the elevator was narrow and tight. Worse yet, it was so quiet that they could hear each other breathing.

Stephen stood next to Tessa all the way up. There was barely any space between them, so she could smell the faint scent of his woody cologne wafting from his body. The scent was calming and cold, just like him.

They were standing too close to each other, such that they were nearly pressed together. Discreetly, Tessa took one step to the side, putting more distance between them.

Stephen's eyes lowered. Her action had not gone unnoticed by him. He arched an eyebrow before leaning closer to Tessa. He whispered into her ear, "Are you afraid that I'll eat you up?"noveldrama

His voice dropped low, and she could hear the hints of mirth lacing his words. Tessa's earlobes reddened. She pressed her lips together and refused to respond. To her side, Stephen's lips curled up in amusement. He was clearly in a good mood.

The elevator took them to the president's office on the top floor. Tessa trailed after Stephen as they exited the elevator.

The entire 28th floor was Stephen's office. The first thing that she noticed after entering was the black and silver color scheme. She was reminded of winter and the frost that would gather at every corner before dawn.

The walls were constructed from a dark marble with a matte finish, a few carefully selected pieces of modern art hanging on them.

The simple lines and cool colors came together harmoniously, blending flawlessly with the rest of the decorations adorning the office. The minimalist design gave off a sense of coldness, matching its owner perfectly.

A gray screen had been set up in the center of the office, splitting the space into two. The outer area had a couch and a coffee table that was meant for guests, while the inner area was where Stephen worked. The couch and coffee table were also in black, matching the rest of the office.

Tessa swept her gaze across the office. She asked, "Shall I wait for you on the couch?"

"Follow me," was Stephen's response, his voice low.

Tessa did as she

was told and

followed Stephen into the inner area. When they passed the screen, she noticed another door tucked into a corner Stephen approached it and opened the door, revealing the other space within.

It was a large room that looked to be about a thousand square feet, according to her estimation. The furnishings of the room were similar to the office. There was a huge bed, with a television hanging directly opposite it.

The room was also equipped with a dresser, a mirror, a couch, as well as a dining table. Tessa also spotted an attached bathroom to the side.

The bedroom's design was similar to that of the office, utilizing a gray and black color scheme to create a sense of coldness.

"This is my break room," Stephen explained. You can look at the case files here. They're on my desk outside. Let me grab them for you."

Tessa nodded. "Alright."

She strolled over to the couch and sank on it. Stephen returned soon after and placed two cardboard boxes on the table before her. "All the documents and evidence for the two cases are here."

Tessa glanced at the two boxes

before she lifted her wrist to check the time. It was already 7:00 pm. She frowned slightly. "I don't think I'll be able to go through all of them since there's so much. It's already 7:00 pm. I'll go through the information tomorrow."

"Should I get someone to send the documents to your firm tomorrow?"

Tessa nodded. "Yes. I'll be taking my leave now, then."

"Wait," Stephen said. "Don't leave yet, Tess. I have something to give you."

She lifted her gaze and looked at him. "What is it?"