His Unveiled Passion novel Chapter 243

Jocelyn's expression turned awkward. She had been looking forward to this date for so long, but now it felt like it was slipping away.

As they spoke, Stephen was already coming downstairs with a folder in hand. He ignored everyone in the hall and headed straight for the door.

Rowena said sternly, "Stephen, stop right there."

Stephen turned back and held up his folder. "Grandma, you got the call too. I'm not lying, and I'm really busy."

Rowena's tone sharpened. "Don't think I don't know you arranged that call yourself. Stop playing dumb and stay for dinner!"

Stephen stood still and looked at Rowena. He said calmly, "Alright, I won't play dumb."

Then, he turned to Jocelyn. His tone was flat and cold as he said, "Hello, I'm Stephen. I'm sorry, but I have no interest in dating you. I had no clue they set this up, and I have no plans for a relationship or marriage. So please, don't waste your time on me."

Jocelyn's face went pale in an instant.

Without a care for their reactions, Stephen turned and kept heading for the door.

Rowena shouted furiously. "Stop right there! Stephen!"

But Stephen didn't hesitate for a second. Before long, he disappeared through the door.

The Webb family was livid.

Thomas was so furious that his breathing turned ragged. "I get that your family is powerful, but that doesn't excuse this level of disrespect! It's not like Jocelyn doesn't have other options.

"You were the ones who invited us over and suggested this date. Why does it suddenly seem like we're the ones desperate to marry into your family?"

Rowena's growing annoyance had completely undone her previous calm.

Ralph calmly flipped his newspaper. "Is that so? His best friends, Henry and Quentin, aren't married yet either."

Rowena rolled her eyes in frustration. "You always compare him to the worst examples. Look at the Lynch and Zeller families—they're already enjoying their time with their grandkids!"

Ralph gave a helpless smile. "Don't worry about it. Stephen has his own plans. I still think he and that Yates girl make a good match. Hopefully, once he's done handling James, they'll find their way back to each other."

Rowena shook her head. "No, I don't like her. She's a sharp-tongued lawyer. She has been rude to me multiple times now. She doesn't have any respect for her elders."

Ralph shot her a cold glance. "I'm not trying to criticize you, but you're the older one here. Why are you even letting this get to you?"

Rowena immediately started arguing with him.

Ralph was annoyed, but there was no getting rid of her. So, he stood up and walked away instead.