Chapter 49 I Will Always Be Here Finished 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 . 1/2 08:24 Inu , Apr 24 Chapter 49 I Will Always Be Here driving . 杯 24 % 吸 Finished . 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 ? " 244 1