Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 410

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“Oh, then I can come by Evermount Heights to take care of her. Just hand me some sheet music, and I’m good.” Raven chuckled.

Connor quickly added, “Since you won’t let me go with you to Krigan, I’ll be around here in Aetheris. I can stop by Evermount Heights more often too.”

Seeing them volunteer one after another, Tess agreed at once. “Of course–just give Bessie a call first, and it’s fine.”

Connor’s heart swelled with joy, his gaze falling on Layla with even more affection.

It was like Layla knew they were all her mom’s friends. She puffed her little cheeks, rubbed her face against Connor’s arm, and looked absolutely adorable.

“Connor!” she called.

That single word made his eyes brighten, his fingertips even trembling with excitement.

“Looks like she’s remembered your name,” Tess said with a smile.

“And me? My name’s Raven!” Raven leaned in eagerly.

Layla blinked her big eyes. “Raven!”

That sweet call filled Raven with pride, and she shot Marc a smug look, gloating.

Marc bristled with jealousy, but before he could even open his mouth, Tess gently took Layla back from Connor’s arms and handed her to Bessie. “Bessie, take her out for now. I need to pack fast, or I’ll miss my train.”

Bessie understood right away and hurried off with Layla.

Marc, who thought it was finally his turn, was left standing there speechless.

Half an hour later, they all left Evermount Heights together.

Tess and Lyra got into the same car, waving from the window. “We’re heading straight to the

station. No need to see us off.”

Bessie stood in line with the others, holding Layla as they said goodbye.

As the car pulled away and the row of figures blurred into the night, Tess turned to look out

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The sky had already sunk into darkness, not pitch black, but heavy enough to swallow the horizon.

The window was half open, and the cool night wind slipped inside.

“This is the address I dug up for Nicholas. I can’t be sure if it’s real, though.”

Lyra spoke first, sending Tess a pin drop on her phone.

“I trust you. Let’s start there.”

Tess nodded, eyes on the navigation screen.

A night train cut through the dark, speeding straight into the unknown.

Lock Group, CEO’s Office.

“Mr. Lock, I got a call this afternoon.”

Zane knocked lightly before stepping in.

At that moment, Finn had just dropped into his chair, still looking worn from the day.

“What call?”

He opened his laptop, sliding a new flash drive into the side port.

“Hello is this the number for the woman you’re looking for?”

…

“Sorry? Who’s calling?”

“I found a flyer near the trash. The woman in the picture looks exactly like my boss’s wife. Did I get the wrong number? The digits are right, though.”

“What? Can you tell me her last name?”

“I don’t know, but I do know my boss’s last name is Ember.”

Zane played the recording, the voices spilling into the office.

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The moment “Ember” came out, Finn’s head shot up, his pupils narrowing.

The recording continued-

“You’ve got the right number. Can I ask where you work? What kind of job?”

“I… is the reward really a million?”

“Absolutely. Could you share where you work?”

“I’m the housekeeper my boss hired for his wife. But I can’t give out the location yet.”

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“If you’re worried, we can meet somewhere safe. You set the spot. I’ll bring 200 grand in cash as a deposit.”

“… Fine. I’ll be in touch.”

The recording ended.

Zane pocketed his phone and asked carefully, “Mr. Lock, do you think it’s worth trying?”

Finn narrowed his eyes, his finger tapping against the desk. “I’ll go with you.”

“Yes, Mr. Lock.”

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