His Unveiled Passion

Bruno collapsed to the ground, his knees hitting the floor hard.

The floor was slick, and as he fell, his forehead struck the ground with a loud thud, landing right at Tessa's feet.

Wynn stood over him, her gaze sharp and unflinching, cold as steel.

She had only stepped away for a few minutes to use the restroom. How had someone already dared to cause trouble for Tessa in such a short time?

"Do you want me to break his legs or end it here?" Wynn asked calmly, turning to Tessa as if discussing the weather.noveldrama

Tessa let out a sigh. "Stay calm. We live in a law-abiding society. It's broad daylight, so let's handle this properly. Call the police."

The slap she had given Bruno was entirely justified.

From the moment she walked into the store, the man and his girlfriend had been provoking her relentlessly.

Tessa had been willing to ignore them and keep the peace, but they refused to let it go. Instead, they followed her out, escalating things until they crossed the line by insulting her dignity.

Their behavior was clear harassment. Her response had been nothing more than self-defense.

When Bruno tried to retaliate, Wynn stepped in. That, too, fell under self-defense. Tessa was not worried in the slightest. The store's surveillance cameras had captured everything, and the sales associates had witnessed the entire exchange. Even if the police arrived, she knew she was on solid ground.

Bruno struggled to his feet, cursing loudly as he continued to spew one vulgar insult after another.

By then, a small crowd had gathered nearby, drawn by the commotion.

With an ice-cold expression, Wynn took out her phone and called the police, just as Tessa had instructed.

The response was swift. Within ten minutes, officers arrived at the scene.

With statements from the sales associates and clear footage from the security cameras, the situation was quickly confirmed. Bruno was charged with public disturbance and taken into custody for administrative detention.

Although Cassidy had not laid a hand on anyone, she had fueled the conflict with her aggressive insults. The officers brought her in for questioning as well.

By the time everything had been sorted out, nearly half an hour had passed.

When Tessa finally arrived at the boutique, Sienna was already waiting for her in the VIP lounge, looking slightly impatient.

"Tessa, there you are. What took you so long? Did you end up trying on the whole store?" Sienna teased with a smile.

Tessa settled onto the couch across from her and handed over the shopping bag. "Here. This is the one I picked."

Sienna pulled out the dress and admired it with a nod of approval. "It's beautiful. Did you try on several before choosing this one?"

Tessa shook her head. "No. I knew right away that this was the one."

"Then why did it take you so long? You arrived before I did."

Tessa kept her tone light. "Ran into a bit of trouble. Someone was looking for a fight."

Sienna's smile faded, her eyes narrowing slightly. "What happened?"

"Nothing serious. It's already been handled."

Sienna leaned forward, concern written across her face. "Who were they?"

"I don't know. I've never seen them before. Judging by their accent, they sounded like they were from Sudmere."

"Are you alright? You didn't get hurt, did you?"

Tessa gave a faint smile and shook her head. "I'm fine since Wynn was with me. They never stood a chance."

Sienna finally relaxed and let out a quiet breath. "Good."

The boutique staff, well aware of

Tessa's preference for tea, brought over a pot of premium Earl Grey tea along with a tray of carefullyo arranged fruit and desserts.

They also presented the luxury handbag Tessa had pre-ordered. After inspecting it and confirming that everything was perfect, she asked them to wrap it up and set it aside.

In the quiet VIP lounge, with the soft clink of teacups and the gentle rustle of gift wrapping, Tessa and Sienna settled in, chatting comfortably as they enjoyed their tea.