Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 328

His heart skipped a beat as he hurriedly pulled out his phone.

When he saw what was on the screen, he nearly fainted from anger.

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Ember Group’s stock price had plummeted. Countless retail shareholders were dumping their shares at rock–bottom prices, while Tess openly posted online offering to buy them back at a high price.

Her intentions couldn’t have been more obvious.

Henry gritted his teeth. “Tess, what are you trying to do?”

Tess smiled faintly. “All your original startup money came from the Larsons. They sponsored everything.”

She still hadn’t found Shannon yet. Without solid evidence in hand, she wasn’t planning to go head–to–head with Henry just yet.

But that didn’t mean she would let him keep running wild and do whatever he wanted.

“Now it’s about time you gave it all back.”

That casual remark made Henry jump up from his seat.

He quickly put his phone away, dumping the mess on Kylie. “I need to get back to the office immediately. Take Nadine and handle things from here.”

With that, he got into his car without looking back.

The exhaust fumes drifted away as he sped off, leaving everyone else stunned–including Kylie, who was left completely lost.

If Henry and Nadine hadn’t reminded her, she would have believed Tess’s statement online.

Now she was left to deal with it alone, and she wasn’t sure what to do.

Nadine glanced at Kylie, who was frozen in place, and bit her lip hard.

What a useless woman!

Still, she had no choice but to force a smile and turn to the crowd that had rushed over.

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“Sorry, everyone. Something came up at the company, so my dad had to leave and take care of it right away.”

As she explained Henry’s departure, she kept sneaking peeks at Finn. Then, she put on a troubled look and quietly added, “As for what happened, I’m sure you’ve all heard some rumors. It’s Tess…

She bit her lip. “Since Tess isn’t coming back, I guess we’re not going to see her today. Sorry to make you all come for nothing.”

Nadine bowed deeply to the crowd.

Her sincere attitude made the crowd’s complaints die down a little.

“We rooted for Tess, but after what we just saw, it’s pretty clear we backed the wrong person!”

Someone’s angry voice cut through the crowd. It was like tossing a stone into a calm lake— waves of unrest quickly spread in every direction.

“Yeah, seeing how Tess talked to her elders, I’m starting to think she’s not the victim at all. Ms. Nadine, on the other hand, has been nothing but polite. That’s what a real lady should be like!”

One after another, people chimed in. The support for Nadine kept building, and soon, almost everyone had switched sides.

Watching how she turned everyone’s opinion around in just a few sentences, Nadine kept her face humble and polite. But inside, she was secretly delighted.

“Everyone, Ember Group will cover all your travel expenses today.”

She made the promise with emphasis, earning even more praise from the crowd.

The group eventually dispersed, but Finn didn’t move.

His gaze landed on Nadine, a little lost.

He thought he knew Nadine well, but now it felt like she’d subtly led the group in a certain direction.

Finn rubbed his forehead, thinking he was just being paranoid.

“Finn, aren’t you going to wait for Tess?”

Nadine looked up at him, waiting for his response.

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At the mention of Tess, Finn stopped in his tracks, even though he’d been about to leave.

“Ember Group’s in trouble. You should go back and see if you can help Mr. Ember.”

He glanced at Nadine.

Nadine hadn’t expected Finn to say that, and for a moment, she was too stunned to react.

“Then you …”

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“Lock Group is fine. I’ll wait for her here. Is there anything you want me to ask?”

He raised his chin slightly, his long lashes casting a shadow over his eyes.

Seeing his striking face up close, Nadine couldn’t help the surge of joy and longing that welled up inside her.

She looked down shyly, struggling to compose herself.

Her hands twisted together as a conflicted look appeared on her face.

“Tess and the Embers are on terrible terms now. But…”

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