Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 338

Chapter 338 A Chance

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He never imagined that the one who hurt him would actually disguise themselves under his

own name.

It finally made sense why Tess had been so determined to cut ties after leaving, and why her hatred toward him ran so deep.

Finn felt as if his chest were being torn open, but what tormented him more was how powerless he had been.

“Zane, investigate everything that happened in that prison this past year. Every single person who joined in, or just stood aside, make sure they suffer tenfold.”

His words were frigid.

In an instant, the prison felt like it had been plunged into ice.

The warden lay sprawled on the floor, like a lifeless carcass.

They were finished, all because they had laid hands on Tess.

Finn walked out, leaving the room as lifeless as a tomb.

Once inside the car, the storm raging inside him ebbed, replaced by a strange kind of calm.

He realized that if he hadn’t been so indifferent to Tess, none of this could have happened. He had handed those people the opportunity.

And now, the nightmare that haunted him for a year turned out to have been orchestrated.

Tess bore no guilt at all.

All of a sudden, the only thing he wanted was to see her.

“Mr. Lock, should we return to headquarters?”

Zane glanced at Finn through the rearview mirror.

The man’s lashes were thick and long, lowered halfway, concealing the storm in his eyes and making him seem even more severe.

Since the divorce, Finn had gone mad searching for traces from a year ago, desperate to prove Tess‘ innocence.

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“Drive to Evermount Height.”

Zane blinked, convinced he had misheard.

Evermount Height?

Wasn’t that where Tess and Layla were living?

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He faltered for a moment, but then a razor–sharp glare shot at him from the mirror.

He immediately turned the wheel.

By the time they reached the place, the sky was just beginning to lighten.

The world was still, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence.

“Layla, be good.”

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A soft female voice drifted from the yard as she pushed a stroller while murmuring to comfort the child.

Finn’s throat constricted as his eyes glued to the figure.

Tess was bent down before Layla, holding a warm bottle of milk to the baby’s pink lips.

Her hair draped down, covering much of her pale and delicate face. She radiated a quiet gentleness.

Finn’s eyes grew heavier.

Tess rose and glanced around.

An odd sense told her someone was watching.

But after scanning the area and finding no one, she dismissed it as fatigue and her imagination.

She had been tied up with buying Ember Group shares. The smaller pieces were easy enough, but the major ones were hard–won.

She had asked Connor to dig around and discovered that Lock Group was the one obstructing

her.

It made sense. Gillian had left her an enormous legacy. Only the top families in Aetheris could interfere, and since they had no ties to the Embers, they wouldn’t get involved. The only

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obstacle was Lock Group.

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Yet what startled her was that just as she prepared to fight Lock Group head–on, she woke up at dawn to find several stubborn shareholders suddenly agreeing to sell.

She didn’t know Lock Group’s scheme, but she acted quickly to secure the deals.

Now, she controlled 40% of Ember Group’s stock!

Tess‘ eyes lit with resolve.

Henry and his allies would not walk away unscathed.

“Lyra, did you dig up anything?”

“Yes!”

On the line, Lyra who’s usually composed, actually sounded excited.

Tess asked at once, and Lyra replied in a tone brimming with contempt and fury. “Ember Group’s shares have collapsed, and Henry still has the gall to show up at a hotel.”

Tess‘ fingers tightened around her phone, a cold smile touching her lips.

“Make sure your team gets clear shots. That’ll be crucial proof later.”

“Understood! I have more work, talk later.”

Tess gave a few final orders and ended the call.

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