Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 192

Chapter 192 Don’t Forget Who You Are

Chapter 192 Don’t Forget Who You Are

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Although it wasn’t exactly a major incident, for a research institute just starting operations in Crorus, it was still a heavy blow.

“That’s why I’m going to trouble you with this.”

Steven handed her some evidence documents.

When the conversation shifted into her professional field, Tess’s expression grew serious.

Her face tightened as she nodded. “I understand. Just give me some time.”

Steven agreed on the spot without the slightest hesitation.

As the institute’s head, there wasn’t a trace of worry in his eyes.

No one knew better than he did just how formidable Tess was in the legal arena.

The two of them kept talking until dusk.

Steven had originally planned to take Tess to dinner before sending her home, but was urgently called back to handle a sudden situation.

With no other choice, he let her take a cab back on her own.

Tess didn’t mind.

By the time she arrived at Evermount Villa, night had already fallen.

The moment she pushed the door open, she hurried toward the bedroom.

It had been a busy day, and she hadn’t had a moment to check in on Layla.

A pang of guilt rose in her chest.

Her childhood had taught her to value every moment she could spend with her daughter.

Thinking this, Tess quickened her steps–only to be stopped mid–stride by a deep male voice from the living room.

“Over here.”

Finn lifted his gaze, his dark eyes locking on her.

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Tess’s expression shifted, her steps freezing.

She frowned at the sight of the scene on the couch.

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Layla was nestled quietly in Finn’s arms, her tiny mouth making soft coos, her dark, grape–like eyes squinting into a delighted smile.

Tess knew her daughter best–this was Layla’s “I’m comfortable” face.

Her gaze flicked over to Finn, suspicion brewing in her eyes.

His broad shoulders made Layla look even smaller, like a delicate porcelain figurine. The size difference was stark, yet somehow… harmonious.

Her chest tightened.

Is this… the pull of blood?

Her eyes flickered, and she quickly masked the emotion.

“Sit.”

Finn arched a brow and gestured toward the couch opposite him.

Instead, Tess pressed her lips together and swept Layla out of his arms in one swift motion.

Only when the soft little bundle was securely wrapped in her arms did she take her seat.

The warmth and weight gone from his lap, Finn’s presence seemed to turn noticeably.colder.

But when he looked at Tess again, the chill eased.

“I don’t have much time, so you’d better have found who’s behind this.”

Tess lifted her chin slightly.

His brows drew up in mild surprise—but it didn’t last.

If she could have Steven’s men tie someone up and dump them in an alley, then she had to have known Finn’s people were shadowing her, and had done it deliberately.

A rare spark of amusement and appreciation flashed in his eyes, but his voice dropped back into its cool, flat tone. “That driver who kidnapped you? His psych evaluation was faked.”

For the first time, Tess’s calm cracked.

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She didn’t answer right away, only looked at him.

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Seeing she was waiting, Finn didn’t drag it out. “Remember I told you there’s a port in Vongolia that handles certain… offshore shipments?”

“They weren’t planning to toss me in the ocean, were they?”

The thought popped into her head–ridiculous and chilling all at once.

Finn said nothing, just stared straight at her.

Her breath caught, cold prickling from her toes to her spine.

The aftershock hit so hard that even her teeth trembled.

They really had planned to feed her to the fish.

Straight out of a crime movie–wiping out the evidence for good.

Her fingers clenched around Layla turned white. “You said his evaluation was fake. So, a sane man wouldn’t have done something that vile just because he ‘doesn’t like me.“”

“Do you

have any

leads on who’s behind this?”

Who had she crossed this badly?

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