Chapter 142
Stephen pulled himself out of his swirling emotions and said seriously, “Tess, there’s something else I need to tell you.”
Tessa straightened up when she saw the look on his face. “What is it?”
Stephen said, “My dad’s illegitimate son is named James Fullerton. Back then, my grandparents refused to let him into the Jacobson family. He had a rough time on his own in Arcton until a powerful gang leader took him in. Over the years, he built a base and gathered his own men. Now, he even has a private armed force.”
Tessa immediately said, “That sounds dangerous for youl Stephen, you have to be really careful dealing with him.”
Her concem caught Stephen off guard, sending a warmth through his chest.
He pulled her into his arms. “I’ll be fine, but I’m worried about you. You mean everything to me, and I’m afraid that he’ll come after you just to get to me.” Tessa repeated, “Come after me?”
Stephen said, “Yeah. Taking me down won’t be easy, but you’re my biggest weakness. If he targets you, I—”
Tessa wrapped her as tightly around him, “”You don’t have to worry about me. I can take care of myself. Plus, you’ve already assigned two extra bodyguards to me, so I’ll be fine.
“Besides, we’re in Orkford. James has no real power here, and be can’t pull anything off.
Stephen frowned. “Jacqueline is his accomplice in Orldord.”
Tessa’s head snapped up, and her eyes filled with shock “What? Jacqueline But she’s your sister How could she
Stephen said, “I don’t know when she started working for James I’m still looking into it. She has already fled to Arcton, but my people have found her. They’ll bring her back soon.”
Tessa frowned. “Okay Speaking of which, Jacqueline didn’t come to our engagement party, did she? She’s your sister, so she should have been there to witness it‘ Tessa’s words reminded Stephen of the incident. On the day of their engagement, be really hadn’t seen Jacqueline.
Back then, he was so focused on Tessa that he didn’t even notice Jacqueline was missing. Susan had kidnapped Seline that day, and it seemed likely that Jacqueline was somehow involved.
Stephen looked at Tessa and gave her one last plece of advice. Anyway, wherever you go, make sure you have your bodyguards with y
Tessa nodded. “I will.”
As they snuggled together on the couch, the doorbell ráng.
Stephen stood up. “That must be our food
Tessa similed and asked, “When did you order it? The timing is perfect. I was just getting hungry!”
Stephen
replied, “Ten minutes before you woke up.
Tesu said, “You’ve got great timing.
Stephen tapped her nose affectionately. “I know you better than I know myself.
He had ordered the signature dishes from a five–star hotel nearby.
When Tessa saw the logo on the bag, she gave Stephen a puzzled look “I thought they didn’t deliver?
Smalling, Stephen opened the containers and arranged the dishes neatly. “If you want it, they’ll make an exception”
h you.”
Tessa looked at him, even more puzzled. Then it hit her–the delivery service was only meant for prestigious people like Stephen
With a bright smile on her face, she sat at the table and picked up ber utensils
She was starving. She had overslept and missed breakfast. By the time she wol up, lunchtime had already passed
The table was filled with delicious dishes that were all Tessa’s favorites.
Even though that hotel’s food was pricey and came in small portions, the taste was undeniably amazing
After the meal, Stephen received a call from the hospital. They Informed him that the bone marrow dopor had arrived and was undergoing tests
Tessa wanted to go to the hospital to check on things. Alter clearing the table, Stephen drove her to the hospital
The test results came back, and everything looked good. The hospital scheduled Anne’s bone marrow transplant for two days later.
