Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 320

Chapter 320 Playing the Victim

Chapter 320 Playing the Victim

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Because Lyra had spoken, Nadine had no choice but to believe it. Joy sparkled in her eyes before she quickly suppressed it, forcing herself to sound calm.

“Fine! Tess, you better not go back on your word. Don’t come crawling back to me all pitiful once I become Mrs. Lock and start living the good life.”

She worked hard to hide her excitement, even putting on the act of someone who was concerned for Tess.

“I won’t.”

Tess cut her off firmly.

Hearing that, Nadine panicked that she might change her mind. She snatched the divorce papers away in one swift motion. “Good. I’ll do you this one favor.”

She stormed off with brisk steps, so caught up in her glee that she forgot all the harsh words she had prepared to throw at Tess.

Once the table was quiet again, Tess raised her glass toward the other two.

The three of them clinked their glasses beneath the setting sun, the moment warm and beautiful.

“By the way, Lyra, don’t you have certain investigation privileges?” Tess asked.

Lyra tilted her head slightly. “What do you want to do?”

“If we’ve openly severed ties, the Embers won’t let me off easily. And I, of course, won’t let them go either.”

Tess lifted her chin slightly.

Lyra frowned. “So you mean…

Their eyes met. Tess leaned in close and whispered her next plan into Lyra’s car.

That afternoon, Cavrielle officially released its newest design.

Within ten minutes of launch, it was completely swept by the heirs of wealthy families.

“Selina really is a genius designer. This new line is even more stunning than the last.”

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“Of course! She was crowned a legend the moment she entered the industry with nothing but a single design sketch.”

The Embers saw every praise on the internet.

Henry’s lips pressed tight, his face dark.

“When did Tess become so capable?”

Kylie’s heart twisted with bitterness. Still, after a moment’s thought, her expression soured again. “She probably copied someone else’s work. That brat always has ridiculous luck.”

Henry said nothing, his gaze fixed on the tablet in his hands.

“She’s no longer one of us. Nadine’s been struggling in the legal world and wants to break into design. That makes her our competitor.”

He let out a cold snort, his eyes gleaming with malice.

Kylie’s hand froze midair. “What do

you mean?”

“Hmph. Anyone who betrays the Embers and dares to stand against us–how could I ever allow her to keep living comfortably?”

Henry’s narrowed eyes burned with venom.

Kylie’s face turned uneasy. She clenched her hands but chose not to speak.

On that day, the Ember Group’s website, which hadn’t been updated in ages, published explosive news.

“The so–called rising star designer Selina is nothing but a selfish, unfilial woman!”

The headline shot to the top of trending searches, overshadowing Cavrielle’s release in an instant.

Henry even recorded a video, playing the victim to perfection.

“I’ve seen Cavrielle’s latest promotion. But as Tess’s father, I cannot bear to watch everyone be deceived by her.”

With just that opening line, countless eyes were drawn in.

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And what followed left everyone stunned.

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“Tess is the child of my wife and me, the Embers‘ only daughter. We poured all our love and effort into her, but she lost her way.”

He went on to expose every little lie Tess had told as a child, presenting them as proof of her character. He then claimed her recent designs could not possibly have been created by her alone.

Though phrased vaguely, it was clear what he was implying–Tess was guilty of plagiarism.

This time, the public was not so gullible. Many demanded Henry to show real evidence, though a small group still sided with him.

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