Wynn understood everything Molly said. Though naturally reserved and rarely seen smiling, she responded in her usual flat tone.

“I’m not interested in women, men even less.”

“So you’re… asexual?” Molly blurted.

Tessa gave an awkward laugh, her mouth twitching slightly. “You really say anything that comes to mind. Aren’t you afraid she might punch you?”

Molly pouted. “She said it herself.”

“I wouldn’t. I only hit people who pose a threat to my boss,” Wynn replied calmly.

Jasmine tilted her head in thought. “Still, I’m just saying… Wynn really is more handsome than most guys.”

Tessa smiled. “I agree.”

Wynn’s expression didn’t change one bit.

Molly sighed dramatically. “Ever since I joined this law firm, my standards have skyrocketed. Tessa is gorgeous, Mr. Cooper and Mr. Jacobson are total dreamboats, and now there’s Wynn, this insanely cool female bodyguard. It’s no wonder I can’t find a boyfriend. My tastes have officially been ruined.”

Jasmine chuckled. “It’s fine, it’s fine. We’re still young. There’s no rush.”

“You might not be in a rush. But something’s definitely going on between you and Lucas. I’ve seen that guy waiting for you downstairs after work all the time,” Molly said, throwing her a playful glance.

Jasmine’s cheeks flushed pink as she lowered her gaze.

Tessa looked over in surprise. “Jasmine, are you dating Lucas? When did this happen? Why didn’t you tell me?”

Jasmine kept her head down, blushing. “No, no, it’s not like that. He’s just been chasing me lately. I haven’t said yes.”

Tessa gave her a teasing smile. “From the look on your face, I’d say you like him too. Saying yes is only a matter of time.”

Jasmine blushed deeper and gave a small nod.

“By the way, how’s Anne doing lately? I’ve been swamped and haven’t had time to visit her,” Tessa asked.

“She’s much better. She got discharged a couple of days ago and is already back in school,” Jasmine replied.

“That’s good to hear. Did they use up the money I gave them? School can be expensive. Can Lucas handle it on his own?” That put Tessa’s mind at ease.

After Anne’s surgery was a success, Tessa had given the siblings a bank card containing 500 thousand dollars.

She had told them that she intended to sponsor Anne all the way through university. If Lucas was willing, she would even help fund his education too.

At first, the siblings had refused.

Lucas shook his head. “Ms. Yates, you’ve already done so much for us. My sister owes her life to you. We can’t possibly accept more. That money… we really can’t take it.

Anne echoed his words, “That’s right, Tessa. I can’t take any more from you.”

“Lucas.”

Tessa looked at him seriously, her voice firm but kind.

“Your sister will need follow-up checkups and treatment. School fees and living expenses will also pile up. There’s a saying, if you start helping someone, you help them all the way. I have the ability, so of course I’m going to help to the end. That’s my way of showing sincerity.

“You’re still young. You think you can handle everything just by working nonstop, but if your health breaks down, then what? What happens to your sister if you collapse? You want to see her drop out and work herself to the bone to pay your hospital bills? That would be completely backwards.”

In the end, Lucas was persuaded after Tessa’s lengthy lecture.

He accepted the card, bowed slightly, and said with quiet determination, “Ms.

Yates, I will never forget this. I’ll pay you back every cent.”

Anne piped up too. “Tessa, I’ll study hard. I’ll get into a good university, find a good

job, and earn money to repay you.”

“Good. You both have to work hard and live well.” Tessa smiled.

The siblings answered in unison, “Yes!”

The girls walked along the sidewalk, chatting and laughing. The evening breeze stirred their hair, and their voices rang out under the setting sun.

The streets bustled with people moving in every direction. The last goldendight of day stretched across the city, casting a warm, gentle glow that turned their shadows long behind them.