Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 272

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Chapter 272 Stage

“It’s just for show. That’s all we need.”

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Steven’s voice was steady as he signaled Tommy to follow him.

But Tommy didn’t move. He stood frozen, his fists clenched.

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It had been years since he had the chance to handle a case this big, one that had captured so much attention.

Steven noticed he was lagging behind. He glanced back and shook his head with a weary sigh.

“I know what you stand for. But tell me, what’s more important than someone’s safety?”

Steven placed a hand on Tommy’s shoulder and saw a single gray hair there.

The sight caught him off guard. The words stuck in his throat.

He knew enough about Tommy’s past to understand why he was here and why he had asked him to take the defense.

But in the end, Steven knew he would let him down.

Everyone had their own struggles, but for Steven, Tess’s safety always came first.

“If you feel disappointed, I’ll make it up to you. But today, we have to lose this case.”

His voice dropped cold. “If you can’t accept that, then I’ll stand without a defense attorney.”

With that, Steven turned away coldly, his steps firm and final.

Winning or losing didn’t matter. He only wanted her safe.

The abandoned auto shop reeked of oil and dust.

A rush of footsteps echoed as men poured inside.

Tess forced her heavy eyes open and instinctively curled into the corner,

Hours of relentless torment had pushed her to the brink of collapse. The slightest sound now made her flinch in fear.

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“Steven already agreed to our terms. So, do we still need to…

Kit scratched his head and looked torn and unsure.

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The punishment Tess had endured in these few hours was more than anything he had seen within a year.

Her dress was fine silk, expensive by any standard. Even after the brutal beating, it wasn’t completely torn–only ripped at the seams where her wounds bled through.

“They only said not to use certain violent methods. What I’m doing doesn’t count as violence.”

The low–voiced man sneered, clapping his hands.

The burly man they had scolded earlier stood silently to the side.

With a sharp tug, the low–voiced man ripped the brute’s white T–shirt down the middle. He gave him a look. “You remember what we told you to do, right? Do it well, make the boss satisfied, and you’ll get a raise. But if you fail …

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He ground his teeth, the hiss cutting through the silence like a venomous snake ready to strike.

The burly guy felt a chill on his chest, but the low–voiced man’s tempting words made heat rush through him. “Yes, boss!” he answered quickly.

The low–voiced man smirked, patting his broad shoulder. “Go on. That’s Finn’s woman. You’re lucky, kid. Not everyone gets the chance to touch the same woman as the famous Mr. Lock.”

Kit burst out laughing. Their lecherous laughter echoed in the warehouse.

Tess felt like she was trapped in hell.

She finally understood what these men were planning to do.

Heavy footsteps came closer. The stench of sweat filled the air.

Tess’s whole body tensed, her nerves snapping tight. She thrashed in near panic, her voice- hoarse from hours of shouting–broke into a piercing cry. “Get away from me! Leave me

alone!”

“Who paid you? How much? I’ll give you double, triple! Just let me go!”

She screamed, curling into herself, refusing to let anyone touch her.

The burly guy’s eyes gleamed with excitement, already dreaming of promotions and money.

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Tess’s resistance meant nothing to him.

“Be quiet!” he barked, swinging his hand.

A sharp slap rang out, leaving Tess’s ears buzzing.

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