Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 56

Chapter 56 A Humiliation in the Lobby

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Tess turned her head slightly, her eyes locking onto Zane, who had just stepped into the room. It was clear she was hoping he’d say something–anything–that would hint at Finn’s true intentions.

Zane was clearly thrown by the situation. Under Nadine’s sharp gaze, he finally gave a hesitant nod. “Mr. Lock did say that if Ms. Nadine agreed to let it go, he wouldn’t go after Mr. Jackman anymore. But … ” He paused, shifting uneasily. Mr. Lock never said anything about Ms. Ember having to bow. And tonight .. tonight wasn’t supposed to go down like this. If Mr. Lock finds out Ms. Nadine showed up unannounced and forced Ms. Ember to bow-

“Enough, Zane,” Nadine cut in smoothly before he could say more. She turned to Tess, her tone gleaming with false sweetness. “It’s up to you now, Tess. You wouldn’t want Charles to lose everything, would you?”

Zane’s words extinguished the last flicker of hope in Tess’s eyes. A bitter smile tugged at her lips.

Fine.

If this was how they wanted to play it, so be it.

After all, she’d already served time–lost her dignity, her freedom, and her reputation. What was left to lose?

If her sacrifice could spare Charles, she would do it.

Tess curled her fingers into her palms, sharp nails digging into her flesh as though her heart were bleeding from the inside out.

“Tess, you see-” Nadine bent down slightly, whispering close to Tess’s ear.

Her breath was warm, but it felt like a venomous serpent hissing with cruel delight.

Nadine’s words were cold and sinister, laced with a determination to drag Tess straight into the abyss.

“You betrayed the company. You crossed a line he never forgives. You think he has a shred of pity left for you?”

Tess’s eyes flew open wide in shock.

Nadine’s hand pressed down on her shoulder, pinning the wave of emotion in her chest.

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Chapter 56 A Humiliation in the Lobby

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She chuckled softly, her eyes filled with venomous mockery. “Even if you tell him it was me, so what? Do you think he’ll believe you?”

With that, she straightened up.

Tess had always stood a bit taller than Nadine, but after prison, she hadn’t worn heels even

once.

Nadine, on the other hand, stood proudly in a pair of stilettos, her chin lifted like royalty looking down on a beggar.

A cold wave swept through Tess’s chest. A wave of regret washed over her.

A bitter smile tugged at her heart as a voice inside scolded her for her own foolishness.

She’d nearly said it. Nearly told the truth about what happened back then.

But who would believe her?

She swallowed the bitter taste in her mouth. The light in her eyes dimmed again–what little was left of it.

Then, in one smooth motion, she turned away.

Zane blinked in surprise, then rushed after her. Nadine hesitated, then followed.

The lobby was spacious, its marble floors gleaming under the overhead lights. Employees and visitors bustled in and out, the constant motion adding to the chill in the air.

In one swift motion-

Tess bent her back.

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