Zachary muttered softly, “Discharged so quickly? Tough life, indeed.”

Zion guessed that man was probably Tessa’s fiance.

Zachary opened the car door and got out, walking toward Tessa.

…

Stephen was discharged after a week.

During the week in the hospital, he had been under Tessa’s strict supervision, eating light and bland meals every day.

Initially, he didn’t mind, but having to eat those plain dishes at every meal was wearing him out. After much persuasion and pleading, Tessa finally agreed to improve their meal by eating out.

Thus, Tessa brought him to a restaurant in the bustling heart of the city.

It was a well-known establishment in Rivertown, a place where both Stephen and Tessa had grown up eating.

It was peak dining hour, and the hall was packed to full capacity. A long line of people waited outside for their turn.

Tessa had made a reservation in advance. She scanned a code at the entrance and was about to follow the server inside when somebody called out to her.

“Tessa!” Zion called.

She turned her head, and the first person she saw was Zion.

Then, she saw Zachary, and her brows furrowed.

Why was he there? She couldn’t help but think he was stalking her.

Zachary and Zion walked toward them.

Zion greeted her first. “Long time no see, Tessa. You’re from Rivertown too? Why haven’t you mentioned it before?”

Zion had only just heard from Zachary that Tessa was from Rivertown and getting engaged, just a few days ago. He knew nothing else.

He didn’t know Tessa was from the Yates family, and that the man beside her was the CEO of Jacobson Corporation.

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The incident at the Somerton family banquet was disgraceful. Wendy and Yanis had accused Tessa of stealing, offended the Somerton family and were thrown out by security. It was an event that would never be spoken of.

As a result, no one in their circle was yet to know of Tessa’s family background.

Zion was one of the few in Zachary’s circle with proper values, someone who didn’t look down on “poor and shabby Tessa”.

Sometimes, he even lent Tessa a hand. Because of that, Tessa held a favorable impression of him. When they met, she was polite and cordial.

Tessa nodded slightly at Zion and replied, “Long time no see.”

“And this is?” Zion asked knowingly.

Tessa smiled and introduced, “This is my fiancé, Stephen.”

“Stephen!” Zion exclaimed in shock, his eyes wide like saucers. “You’re… You’re Stephen Jacobson?”

He had never seen Stephen in person, nor were there interviews and reports about him online. But his name was legendary.

Almost everyone in their social class knew of him.

He was Rivertown’s finest.

Stephen’s face was cold, and his jaw

tight. His gaze was sharp like an unsheathed blade locking onto Zachary, as if ready to tear him apart. “Can I help you?”

Zion involuntarily shivered.

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The air Stephen exuded was overwhelming. It was no wonder he was Rivertown’s most elite.

His natural dominance and air of authority were qualities other pampered young men could never emulate.

Zion scratched his head awkwardly and asked, “Could I be fortunate enough to join you for a meal?”

Tessa was starving, having been too

busy at noon to eat properly,

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managing only a piece of bread. She just wanted to go inside and order quickly.

“You can. He can’t,” Tessa said, pointing at Zachary. Zachary’s expression turned complicated.