Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 294

Chapter 294 Let’s Make a Bet

Chapter 294 Let’s Make a Bet

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The thought of Nadine’s puffy, nearly unrecognizable face made her grin. “I doubt she’ll show up.”

Steven just gave an indifferent “Oh,” not pressing the issue.

Tess was about to hang up when a call waiting notification flashed on her screen.

It was an unfamiliar number.

She didn’t think much of it and quickly explained to Steven that she wouldn’t be going to Nexus Research Institute for the next few days.

Steven assured her that it was perfectly fine–she was free to come and go as she liked at Nexus.

Meanwhile, that unknown number kept calling her phone.

Annoyed, Tess finally hung up on Steven and answered the persistent call.

The moment she picked up, a worried voice sounded. “Hello, is this Mr. Finn Lock’s wife?”

Tess was confused.

Finn?

What kind of game is he playing now?

But before she could answer, another call came through, just as urgent.

Tess could sense something strange was going on, but the caller kept repeating anxiously, “Hello? Are you still there? Is this Ms. Tess Ember?”

She could hear the sounds of clinking glasses and someone humming softly in the background.

She listened more closely, realizing it might actually be Finn.

He got drunk?

“I am…

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“Hello, I’m Mr. Lock’s nephew. Let me handle it.”

Just as Tess was about to reply, a cheerful male voice cut in and took over the call.

Abel? He’s with Finn?

“You-”

“Just leave it to me, it’s all good.”

Abel’s voice was breezy as he hung up.

Hearing the beeping tone, Tess shrugged it off and set her phone aside.

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So Finn got drunk. Since she’d already made up her mind to cut ties with him, it was none of her business. And with Abel there, she had nothing to worry about.

Her gaze drifted to the left, landing on the divorce papers she’d prepared beforehand.

It was time to make her separation from Finn official.

She had no desire to keep getting tangled up with him, or to keep playing the role of Nadine’s imaginary rival, risking more trouble for everyone around her. She was done with the drama.

Tess took a deep breath, shifting her focus to her sketches.

Meanwhile, Abel and Finn sat across from each other in a noisy bar.

Even in the quieter lounge upstairs, the place was still loud.

Finn had mostly sobered up, but his tone was sour as he asked, “Why are you here?”

Abel didn’t answer right away. Instead, he casually opened a bottle and poured himself a drink.

“Zane called me. He tried reaching you a bunch of times but couldn’t get through.”

Abel downed a big gulp, looking pretty satisfied.

Then, as if annoyed, he just started drinking straight from the bottle,

Finn’s brows furrowed as he watched Abel’s casual antics.

“If there’s nothing else, get lost,” he said gruffly,

Abel paused, eyes glinting with mischief. “Uncle Finn, seems like you’re not really drunk after

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Finn’s grip tightened on his glass, then loosened.

“It’s none of your business.” He snorted.

“If this is about Tess, it is my business. Anything about her is my business.”

Abel’s grin widened, looking as wild and confident as ever.

By contrast, Finn seemed more sullen than ever.

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His eyes stayed on Abel as his mind drifted back to what had happened at Evermount Villa earlier in the day.

Tess ignored him all day, but she’d actually invited Abel into her room.

He remembered–when she agreed to move back in, she’d made it clear he wasn’t allowed in her room.

So Abel can go in, but I can’t?

The thought weighed on his chest like a stone, leaving him even more frustrated.

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