Chapter 49 I Will Always Be Here
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Flex became excited again. “Oh, my! Tessa has such an amazing body. I can’t wait for her to come of age so we can make her our mate and show her the pleasures of adulthood…
“Flex, stop your fantasies!”
Although Landon’s mouth had gone dry from the seen just now, he quickly averted his gaze like a gentleman and sternly reprimanded Flex for his inappropriate thoughts.
Part of it was because he felt it was disrespectful to Tessa, and part of it was because if he kept thinking about it, he wouldn’t be able to control his own desires
He was a normal man, after all. Having a reaction to the girl he liked was only natural.
But she was still so young. Just the thought made him feel like a monster, and the last thing he wanted was to frighten her.
Meanwhile, Tessa, who was seriously drying his hair, remained completely unaware of Landon’s brief internal struggle.
“All done.”
After drying his hair, Tessa sat up straight and folded the towel.
“I’ll take you to meet some friends. You might find them useful in the future.” Landon spoke, his voice slightly hoarse.
Tessa noticed and asked with concern, “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”
“I’m fine.”
Landon was just about to start the car when he heard someone mention Tessa’s name.
“What did you just say? Tessa got Queenie thrown in jail?”
Margot Shelby and Winona had just arrived at the water park. Their voices involuntarily rose upon hearing the news.
“She got sentenced to five years.” The thought made Winona uneasy. “Do you think Tessa came back to get revenge for what happened five years ago?”
Margot sneered. “Winona, what are you so afraid of? What does Tessa even have?” She didn’t see Tessa as a threat at all. “Besides, she’ll never find any evidence of what happened five years ago. There will always be an indelible stain on her name.”
Inside the car, neither person spoke.
Tessa has no background? Isn’t my background enough?
Tessa shot a cold glance at the two women.
They really think I won’t find any evidence from five years ago? If they want to play, I’ll make sure they pay the price.
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Landon finally pulled out of the parking lot, one hand on the steering wheel, the other grabbing Tessa’s hand.
She turned her head
at him. What is he doing?
“Mr. Thorne, are you getting a little too comfortable with touching me?” They weren’t at the point where casual hand–holding was
ceptable.
“Those two framed you fi on Tessa’s past.
years ago?” Landon’s voice turned colder as he recalled the information he had
“I’ll handle it myself.” She didn
care about the rumors, but if she didn’t make them pay for every bit of the damage they had done, she wouldn’t be Tessa.
“You really don’t need my help?”
He wanted her to say yes, but the girl simply responded with an icy “No,” making it clear she wouldn’t allow him to interfere.
Landon could only respect her decision. “I’ll always be here. If you ever need anything, just ask.”
“I know.” Tessa’s tone softened slightly.
Landon took her to the presidential suite at Willow Ridge Resort and had someone send over a fresh set of clothes.
“Take a shower and change.” Her clothes were dry now, but they had to be uncomfortable to wear. “I’ll come get you for dinner later.”
After he left, Tessa grabbed the box he had someone deliver and went into the bathroom. She took a quick shower and came out wrapped in a towel.
Hearing the phone ring, she walked over, picked it up, and pressed the answer button.
“Phantom, it’s me.” Lina’s voice came through the receiver.
“What is it?”
Tessa sat down on the couch, undoing the messy bun on her head. She gave a slight shake, and her chestnut–colored hair cascaded down.
“Someone’s been looking into you lately. Are you okay
Tessa frowned. “Again? Who is it this time?”
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