Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 202

Chapter 202 Looking at a Payday

Chapter 202 Looking at a Payday

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Sydney’s eyes were burning with jealousy, so sharp it felt like it might spill right out.

Nadine kept replaying the livestream, staring at Connor’s face as if she was trying to drill holes in the screen, then glancing back at Tess over and over again.

“Nadine, what’s left for us to do now?”

Sydney’s voice was sharp and irritated, with her words running together. “How could Tess even know Connor? Why would someone like him waste his time on her?”

As Sydney complained, Nadine narrowed her eyes. A quick, cold calculation crossed her face.

She tilted her chin slightly, a scheming look settling in. “Cavrielle’s got a bunch of shareholders, but I’ve never seen them roll out the CEO for one of them. An older man and a younger woman …

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Grinding her teeth, Nadine typed a short message to a black–profile icon in her phone. “Follow them.”

Somewhere else, a man in a baseball cap got the text. He pulled the brim lower, shadows hiding most of his face except for the glint of cold eyes.

He scanned the area.

The crowd that had been packed in earlier was gone, cleared out by Lock Group’s security team. Tess and Connor were already on their way toward a nearby restaurant.

He swept the area again before blending into the crowd, relying on his memory.

When he reached an upscale place, he spotted them at last–two familiar figures sitting on the second floor by the window.

He stopped.

Dressed in black, he blended right into the crowd, impossible to pick out. Instead of going in, his eyes shifted to the building across the street and spotted a second–floor private room. Perfect.

Minutes later, a camera lens was pointed straight at their table.

He waited there until Tess and Connor’came down to the first floor. On cue, the shutters in the opposite building closed.

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Chapter 202 Looking at a Payday

“Really, I’m so grateful you helped me. Honestly, I never thought Marc could talk you coming. I probably caused you trouble.”

Tess bent slightly; her whole posture was respectful.

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Connor noticed the genuine seriousness in her expression and let out a small, amused smile.

His eyes softened, almost playful, before he quickly shifted back to his polite, public expression.

“We’ve known each other for a while,” he said, lips pressing together in thought.

Tess accepted it easily, honestly impressed and surprised that Marc had such a connection.

Connor’s smile widened as he realized she was winning him over without trying. Normally, he hated small talk in his off–hours. But right now? He didn’t mind at all.

“Selina, your last sketches really impressed our clients than anything we’ve had in years. The sales numbers were incredible. I’m already looking forward to your next one.”

His voice held nothing but admiration.

Tess felt her cheeks were blushing, but then her thoughts shifted, and she spoke more seriously, “I might be able to work on a new collection. But… aren’t there still two dresses from my last set that never made it out?”

Connor nodded. “Yeah. You said you’d handle those two personally, but then you disappeared. We couldn’t reach you, so they’ve just been sitting.”

Tess went still for a moment before lowering her gaze.

That “disappearing” period? She’d been in prison, waiting in silence for release.

Her throat tightened. “Do you still have those sketches? I could rush the prototypes for those two and leave the rest to your team.”

Connor’s eyes lit up almost instantly.

Back then, Tess had handed over just two sets–one for evening gowns, one for high–end daily wear. Both had been a massive hit, selling out instantly among the wealthy crowd.

He coughed lightly into a curled fist, but the excitement was obvious. “I keep your originals with me when I travel. They’re in my hotel room right now. If you’re okay with it, we can head there and grab them.”

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