Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 253

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“Have you handled the situation?”

The woman’s voice was sharp and arrogant.

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The man who had just been acting tough now bowed his head and gave a fake, flattering smile. “Of course, I already sent her packing!”

Nadine’s lips curved into a smug smile.

In her mind, not just here in Aetheris or even the country, but across the whole world, power was the only thing that mattered.

Tess, did you really think a few favors would change the way things worked?

Satisfied, she was about to hang up when the man nervously broke in, “Ms. Nadine, I did exactly what you asked. You promised me …

”

Nadine gave a cold laugh, her words dripping with pride. “It’s not over yet. At the next hearing, I expect results. Do that, and you’ll get what you want.”

Hearing that, the man’s smile grew wider. He promised no one would dare to go against her again.

Nadine set down her phone; after a moment of thought, she dialed Kylie.

“Nadine? Why are you calling me?”

Kylie answered in surprise.

Since she caused a scene at the villa, Kylie had noticed a change. Nadine seemed colder to her.

Even though they now lived in the same building, Nadine never came to see her. Every time Kylie offered to drop by her office with homemade food, Nadine shot her down with the excuse that her office wasn’t a food place and she wasn’t starving anyway.

Kylie had worried Nadine was pulling away from her. But now, Nadine’s call felt like a blessing.

“Mom.”

Nadine’s voice came through the line, full of tears.

Kylie was startled. She clutched the phone tight and asked, “What’s wrong, Nadine? Did

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someone hurt you? Who was it? You can tell me!”

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Nadine’s voice trembled with grievance. “Mom, Aunt Heidi … I didn’t even want to bring it up, but Tess went too far this time!”

She twisted the truth, claiming Tess had schemed with Lyra to make Zack lose his case, which led to him storming her office and making a huge fuss.

Nadine sniffled. “I thought I could let it go, since it was Tess. But Zack caused a scene at the company. Now all the employees are pointing their fingers at me. If Tess doesn’t come forward and make a statement, I don’t even know how I can stay at this job without shame.”

Her pitiful words had barely fallen. Kylie’s shrill voice cut through. “Is Tess trying to rebel against us?! To use such dirty tricks against you? You’re her sister! When she was gone, it was you who stood by me and cared for me. She doesn’t appreciate you, fine–but to attack you like this? Outrageous!”

Kylie’s chest rose and fell in anger. Heidi rushed over to calm her down, then leaned toward the phone, spitting curses at Tess.

“Tess must be crazy. I always knew she was jealous of you. Didn’t think she’d be this manipulative and her method so cruel. Too bad you aren’t Kylie’s real daughter.”

Her words, meant to comfort, only fanned Kylie’s fury.

Nadine. I’ll stand up for you. I’ll go to

Kylie slammed the table and stood up. “Don’t you worry, Nadine. I’ll stand her right now and see what kind of tricks Tess thinks she’s playing!”

Nadine and Kylie traded a few fake pleasantries before ending the call. The moment the line dropped, a sly glint of triumph flickered in Nadine’s eyes.

A faint smile curled across her lips.

As the call ended, the internet flared with a new topic.

An anonymous source had contacted multiple media outlets, claiming Tess and Lyra were secretly colluding.

[I’ve got a relative at the District Court. Word is Judge Lyra was already fired that day.]

[If that’s true, why would the court dismiss her without reason? Clearly, Tess and Lyra must’ve worked together and rigged the ruling!]

[And to think I defended Tess earlier. Guess she had it coming. No wonder she’s getting roasted online!]

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