Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 210

Chapter 210 A Good Man

While Abel was still driving around, Tess had already asked Connor to stop the car.

They pulled into a quiet, tucked–away alley.

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Tess pushed open an old, weathered door, and Connor’s eyes went wide. He thought it’d be some tiny, practical space–but instead, it felt like stepping into a hidden world.

The doorway looked run–down, but inside, the clean white walls made the place feel calm and peaceful. Gold racks stood completely empty.

Minimalist was the perfect word.

And still, it was gorgeous–simple in a way that felt just right.

“It’s a bit plain, but go ahead and have a sit.”

Tess spoke with a small, apologetic smile, then told Bessie to bring tea.

Bessie, clearly thrilled, kept sneaking glances between them until Tess finally let her go.

“I wasn’t expecting this,” Connor said after sipping the tea. His eyebrows lifted slightly before he set the cup down.

Seeing that, Tess quietly made him a coffee instead.

Connor accepted it with a small, sheepish smile.

“I figured you wanted to sort this out fast, so I scheduled the gala for tomorrow. Hopefully, it’s not too soon–are you ready?”

He broke the silence first, his tone easy and calm.

“Of course.”

Tess nodded without hesitation and handed him a completed sketch.

Connor took it, glanced at it, then stopped cold.

Selina was known for her boldness and originality.

The gown in the drawing was simple, but the skirt was painted in flames–parts already burned to ash, others still blazing.

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The model’s head was covered with a long, snow–white veil that fell to her neck and was held in place with rubies, as if it could catch fire at any second and reveal her face.

Connor was floored, his fingers trembling the way they did when he came across real genius.

These days, he was all business and deals, but he still remembered the days when he studied design with his younger brother.

Sometimes those memories felt like they belonged to someone else.

Right now, he realized how rare Tess’s talent really was.

“Ms. Ember, you never stop surprising me.”

Never?

Tess noticed the odd tone but let it slide. She smiled slightly. “I should be thanking you for letting me prove myself.”

Before she was Selina, her life was full of legal battles, clever strategies, and the man she had once loved completely.

Her link to Cavrielle had came out of nowhere–just one sudden spark of inspiration.

She’d been sent to prison right after their first meeting, but now the payoff was bigger than she had ever dreamed.

Especially this charity event, made just for her.

It hit her then–falling in love wasn’t the dangerous part. Loving the wrong person was what wrecked you.

If she had seen past him back then, maybe she’d have spotted the bigger world sooner. Maybe she’d already be holding it.

But she believed that day would come–if not for her, then for Layla.

Her voice was steady and sincere.

Connor shook his head. “No. If you’ve made it here and gotten me to back you willingly, it’s only because of your skill and effort.”

The compliment made her cheeks warm.

Realizing he’d gone on a bit, Connor stood. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”

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He headed for the door, and Tess didn’t stop him.

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The dress wasn’t finished yet, and the clock was ticking. She pushed down the restless energy in her chest and moved deeper into the workspace.

Bessie came bouncing over, eyes sparkling. “Girl, you and him…

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