Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 398

Chapter 398 A Risky Bargain

“Fine.” His voice was cold.

When Abel heard the answer, the corners of his mouth lifted in triumph.

Yet at the same time, his bright eyes dimmed a little.

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He knew Tess and Finn would never get back together again, but the thought of leaving still left him unsettled.

After all, Tess was extraordinary. Men circled her constantly. Abel always claimed that he was perfect, but when it came to the woman he liked, Abel couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

“I’ll give the order. The moment there’s any sign of Shannon, she’ll be informed right away.”

Finn tapped his knuckles against the desk, pulling Abel back from his thoughts.

Abel instantly bristled. “Why would you be the one telling her? That’s our deal.”

Finn gave a faint smile, though there was nothing warm in his eyes—only a sharp, icy gleam. “You’re far off in Kingsland. Even staying in touch with Tess takes extra effort.”

Abel started to argue, but Finn cut him off. “If you disagree, we have no deal. Find another way to track Shannon.”

With that, he shot Zane a look to show Abel the door.

Zane caught on right away; as soon as he made a fake move, Abel yanked him back.

Grinding his teeth, Abel spat out, “Fine.”

Finn lifted an eyebrow. “Then tell Tess to unblock me from her contact list.”

At that, Abel burst out laughing. “So that’s what this is about–Tess blocked you.”

Finn’s face darkened.

“Abel, you’re the one asking me for help right now,” Finn said in a low, biting tone.

Every word seemed forced through clenched teeth.

Abel rubbed the bridge of his nose, finally letting the smile fade.

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“Just remember what you promised me.”

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He tossed the words out and started toward the door. But halfway there, something struck him, and he turned back.

“I heard you brought those witnesses Henry dug up back to your office.”

Abel lowered himself back into the chair, eyes locking onto Finn. “What exactly are you planning to do?”

Finn raised a thick brow, his eyes colder than before. “This isn’t something that concerns you.”

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“Uncle Finn, you have wronged Tess deeply. Trying to make it up to her now, don’t it’s too late?”

Abel crossed his arms, reading Finn’s thoughts like an open book.

Finn pressed his lips together. A flash of ice, then a shadow of regret, flickered in his eyes.

He nearly snapped the tip off his new pen.

“Abel, you’d better worry about yourself. Things would be tough for you at home. You wouldn’t be able to leave that easily this time.” Finn gave a sharp huff and flicked a glance at Zane.

“Show him out.”

Zane stepped forward. “Mr. Shaw-”

Abel lifted a hand, cutting him off.

“I’m leaving anyway. No need to rush me.”

His eyes narrowed as he stood, tapping his fingers against Finn’s desk. “How about I help Uncle Finn with the questioning instead?”

He stared straight into Finn’s eyes. “I won’t tell her. If anything comes out of it, the credit goes to you.”

Finn’s gaze hardened as he looked at his nephew, who no longer showed him the same respect as before. But doubt crept into his mind.

Zane hadn’t gotten anything useful from the three witnesses. Even if Finn stepped in himself, the results probably wouldn’t be any different.

Abel, though–he’d been close to Tess all along. He might know more about what was really

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going on.

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