Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 379

Chapter 379 Broken Pen, Broken Heart

Chapter 379 Broken Pen, Broken Heart

Finn lifted his gaze. His dark eyes, half–smiling, settled on Zane.

“Yes, Mr. Lock!”

Zane lowered his head right away, his voice firm.

Finn gave a cold snort.

Zane bolted out of the office like his shoes were on fire.

Minutes later, he hung up the phone, his forced smile stiff on his face.

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He rubbed his cheeks to loosen them, then knocked again and walked back inside. “Mr. Lock, I’ve already spoken with the Shaws.”

“Good,” Finn answered flatly.

“Get in touch with Henry. I’ll be attending Shannon’s funeral in a couple of days.”

Zane blinked, confused. But the warning from earlier kept him quiet.

He didn’t dare question Finn’s decision this time and just hurried out to make the arrangements.

When the door shut, the office fell silent.

Finn tilted his head back, catching a glimpse of the sky.

The weather was gloomy today. Heavy gray clouds pressed low on the horizon.

Tess… She would probably be there too.

His eyes lowered, his long lashes hiding the storm inside him–feelings he couldn’t show, couldn’t speak, and couldn’t share.

Snap!

The quiet broke with a sharp crack,

Cool ink spread over his fingers. Finn looked down to find he had crushed his pen in one hand.

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Black ink bled across the page, blooming into flowers.

His mind flashed back to the divorce papers.

Tess’s handwriting was clean and quick, every stroke confident.

He had hesitated for hours before finally forcing his name onto the page.

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Tess, are you really that heartless? Do you mean it when you say all the love we had is gone?

Finn clenched his hand tighter.

He didn’t believe it. He couldn’t. He wanted to fight for her.

Tess, can’t you just turn around and look at me once more? 1

The air on the top floor felt heavy, pressing down like a storm cloud. It made the weight in his chest even harder to bear.

Two days later, Tess woke early.

She picked out a bright rose–red dress, short and striking.

Tess pouted slightly as she applied lipstick that matched the color of her skirt.

In the mirror, her face looked calm and elegant. Her brows were soft, her eyes gentle. But her lips glowed vivid and sharp, like a wildflower blooming in the snow.

Following her routine, Tess continued putting on her makeup while her phone played the latest headlines.

Henry’s voice filled the room, steady and strong. “After this funeral, I hope everyone can see the earlier rumors were false. The misunderstanding was my fault. When you stand too high, it’s easy to stir jealousy. About my mistake during my marriage, I’ve already confessed to my wife, and she has forgiven me. I only hope the public will be fair and keep a clear eye on what is true and what is not.”

His speech echoed across the dressing room.

Tess’s lips curved into a faint, unreadable smile.

She never thought Henry could be this shameless.

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He gave

Shannon a new identity, calling her a look–alike lover who’d had plastic surgery. He even staged a funeral for a living person just to cover up the rumors around him.

Her laugh, light as silver bells, echoed through the room, dripping with mockery.

Still, she had to admit it–his move was clever. By admitting he cheated with an ordinary woman, he avoided the risks tied to Shannon’s real name.

Tess couldn’t deny Henry was a seasoned businessman, sly and cunning as a fox.

Her smile faded. She narrowed her eyes, her face turning cold.

She was determined to find out what he tried to achieve with this grand funeral.

Knock, knock.

A knock came just as she set down her lipstick. She grabbed her bag and opened the door.

Abel leaned against the frame, dressed in a blazing red motorcycle jacket. His hair was slicked back with gel, showing off his smooth forehead.

The moment he saw Tess, his eyes lit up. He pulled down his oversized sunglasses, finally revealing his sharp, sparkling eyes.

Tess’s lips twitched.

Abel acted like he didn’t notice. He spun in place and flicked his hair with a showy gesture. “Well? What do you

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