His Unveiled Passion novel Chapter 350

Jasmine didn't understand anything about James or the forces behind him in Arcton. But one thing was clear. Those two attackers were no ordinary criminals. It explained how, despite Orkford's strict gun control laws, one of them had managed to get a firearm.

"Mr. Jacobson, you're bleeding. You should see a doctor," Jasmine said, startled by the blood covering Stephen's hands.

Stephen shook his head. "I'm staying here with Tess."

"Stephen."

Samuel's eyes were bloodshot as he glared at him. Each word he spoke came through clenched teeth, heavy with rage. "If anything happens to Tess…"

He couldn't bring himself to say the rest. The words "if she doesn't make it" caught in his throat.

He paused, then forced the rest out, voice tight and trembling. "I will make the Jacobson family pay, even if it costs me everything I have."

"James has already been taken by the police. This time, there's no escape for him." Stephen lowered his eyes, voice heavy.

"Mr. Yates."

Stephen lifted his gaze and met Samuel's furious stare. His tone softened as he said, "If anything happens to Tess… I'll give my life to repay her."

The words stunned everyone. Samuel, Marianne, and Jasmine all stared at him in shock. Even Wynn, who rarely showed any emotion, was visibly shaken.

Stephen, the heir of the Jacobson family, was offering his life in exchange for Tessa's? That wasn't something anyone expected to hear.

After a moment, Samuel came back to his senses. He let out a cold, bitter scoff.

"Your life? And what good would that do? If Tess is really gone, would giving your life bring her back?"