Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 215

Chapter 215 Gossips

Chapter 215 Gossips

Tess froze in place.

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As Finn walked toward her, her mind raced with scenarios. Maybe he was about to defend Nadine or mock her. But she didn’t expect him to announce he’d reopen the investigation from a year ago.

Her emotions tangled into a mess. Tess glanced up, only to see his tall figure blocking her view, deliberately standing between her and Connor.

“The gala ends here,” he said. “Mr. Hale, please go ahead with the charity donation segment. My assistant Zane will handle Lock Group’s contribution.”

After lowering the mic, Finn grabbed Tess‘ hand.

Zane, just back from sending Nadine to the ambulance, caught sight of that and twitched his lips in disbelief.

Ignoring the reactions from the audience below, Finn led Tess away without explaining a thing.

The guests stared in shock as the two walked off, then turned their curious eyes toward Connor.

He clenched his fists so tightly that veins stood out. But he stayed calm, as if it didn’t bother him that his female companion was taken away in front of everyone.

Those who knew him well, though, could see the tension in his jaw.

His locked on Tess, who looked a little stunned but didn’t pull away from Finn’s grip.

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Connor’s fingers dug into his palms as he fought the urge to follow.

Glancing at the confused guests, he forced himself to focus on the situation and smooth his expression into a polite, distant smile. “Tess is indeed Selina. This charity gala was meant to clear up the rumors about her identity. This is Cavrielle’s and my official stance.”

With Tess gone, his warmth faded. He still smiled lightly, but there was a cold authority in his voice.

His words pulled the tension right back, every eye snapping to him in stunned silence.

As the CEO of Cavrielle, Connor had thrown a charity auction just to defend Tess!

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The crowd’s disbelief was obvious, but Connor didn’t linger. Like Finn, he passed the rest to his assistant and walked off.

By the time he vanished around the corner, the hall was buzzing again.

“Wait, I thought Tess and Mr. Lock were over? Why’s he suddenly digging into that case from a year ago? Wasn’t he the one who sent her to prison back then?”

Naturally, their first topic was the state of Tess and Finn’s relationship.

Whispers flew around the room, but no one dared speak too loudly.

Zane was still nearby, and if word of any gossip reached him, they could end up like Emma.

A few eyes darted to the spot Emma had been earlier. The Lamberts had already sent people to quietly and forcefully take her away.

Though they tried to hide it, the people around them could notice their dark expressions. That alone was enough to warn the crowd–badmouthing Tess was a quick ticket to trouble. Their gazes wavered, unsure of what to say next. Soon, the talk turned to Nadine.

“Didn’t they say Mr. Lock was crazy about her? Some even claimed he was gonna replace Tess with her. Then why didn’t he even look at her when she fainted?”

The few people gossiping exchanged glances, each silently agreeing that something had definitely changed.

By the end of the night, the donation segment felt more like a formality than an actual event. Meanwhile, Finn and Tess had already arrived at the gates of Evermount Villa.

Oddly, she wasn’t mad about him dragging her out of the gala. Instead, her eyes shifted with emotions that were hard to define.

When they stepped into the living room, Finn tossed his suit jacket over the back of the couch and loosened his tie, every movement dripping with lazy confidence.

Tess didn’t head upstairs like usual. She stayed put, frowning at him.

That was when it hit her that she couldn’t figure him out anymore.

He was the last person she’d ever expect to bring up her past.

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