Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 176

Chapter 176 Scandal in the Spotlight

Chapter 176 Scandal in the Spotlight

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“Ms. Nadine, have you seen today’s trending news? What’s your take on your sister wearing a counterfeit Cavrielle gown to the gala?”

“Ms. Nadine, your sister went as far as wearing a fake dress just to steal your spotlight. Do you have anything to say to her?”

The questions were sharp, deliberately crafted to stir up trouble and spark drama.

Surrounded by reporters, Nadine put on a look of polite distress. “Please, everyone, try not to block the way.”

It was almost dawn. The streets were still quiet, but more people were starting to show up.

Meanwhile, not far away, someone with a phone slipped into the crowd, pointing the camera at Nadine. On the screen, a livestream was already running.

Jostled by the press of bodies, Nadine swayed slightly. Her gaze flickered toward a small figure in the crowd, lingering for only a moment before she looked away.

She smiled apologetically. “I understand Tess’s intentions. But I can’t condone her choice. As Finn’s wife, everything she does reflects on the image of Lock Group. As her sister, I can forgive her. But as a member of Lock Group, I have to admit–I’m disappointed.”

She put on a look of heartfelt concern, and the photographers went wild, desperate to capture every fleeting expression.

Meanwhile, the live audience had already surged past one hundred thousand viewers–despite the early hour.

“Mr. Lock needs to get a new wife. This one’s nothing but trouble!”

“Nadine is stunning–and so kind! I can’t believe Mr. Lock hasn’t divorced Tess yet. Look at Nadine instead! He should be looking at our Nadine!”

The live chat flooded with comments–half tearing into Tess, half showering Nadine with praise.

This public clash of vanity and intrigue sent Nadine’s popularity soaring again.

“Tess’s misdeed? There’s more to that; what you see is just the tip of the iceberg,” Sydney’s

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voice suddenly cut in.

The reporters turned their microphones toward her in unison, sensing fresh scandal.

Sydney smirked smugly, ready to drop a bombshell–when another voice broke in.

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“Oh my gosh! Look at the news! Tess cheated on her husband and has an illegitimate child!”

The words landed like a boulder in a pond, sending shockwaves through the crowd.

Excited, the reporters whipped out their phones to check the latest headlines.

One post was dominating the feeds. It was grainy photos of Tess holding a baby, sometimes with Charles at her side, other times with Abel, and even Steven. The headline was brutal. “Disgraced Ex–Convict Uses Illegitimate Child to Humiliate Mr. Lock.”

“Ms. Nadine, were you aware Tess had an illegitimate child?”

“Do you know who the father is?”

“Ms. Nadine-”

The questions came in a frenzy, mics practically shoved into her face.

This time, Nadine’s expression faltered. She quickly ducked into her car and shut the door.

All of it–every word, every image–was still streaming live.

By the time Nadine drove away, the recording had already hit social media, setting off an online firestorm.

Two days of peace had ended for the Lock Group’s PR department. They were once again thrown into full–blown crisis mode.

In his office, Finn’s expression was as dark as a brewing storm.

“They dared to show Layla’s face?” His voice was low and dangerous, eyes fixed on the photo in the news.

Zane, sweating under the weight of his boss’s anger, rushed to speak. “Mr. Lock, I’ve sent people to pull the story and delete every photo of Miss Layla and Mrs. Lock.”

“Find whoever’s behind this,” Finn said, slamming a hand down on his desk so hard it creaked. “No mercy.”

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