Chapter 147 Steven’s Concern
When Tess lowered her eyes and quietly said she had nothing left to hold on to, a strange mix of sorrow and relief spread across Steven’s face.
He hated everything Finn had put her through, but he also felt grateful she had finally chosen to start living for herself.
“Come on. I know you hate food like this.”
Steven stood up fast and moved her untouched steak aside.
He picked up the keys from the table. “I never sold my place in Aetheris. Had the car brought around earlier. Let’s go. I’ll take you to that little spot you always loved.”
Tess’s eyes lit up, and she stood with him.
Aetheris had always felt empty. Her grandmother had once filled that space with warmth. Tess missed her gentle hands and the simple, comforting meals she used to cook.
One time, she and Steven had found a quiet restaurant that made food just like her grandmother’s. From then on, it became their favorite place to go when they had the time.
Steven led her outside. The car waited at the curb.
They got in, and once the engine started, Tess rolled the window down. A rare calm settled over her.
But when she looked to the side, her whole body tensed.
Finn was there. Nadine stood beside him, and the professor she had mentioned was just behind them.
Steven followed her gaze and saw it too.
Without speaking, he reached over and rolled her window up.
The car pulled away in silence.
Tess said nothing. Her lips stayed pressed together. Her eyes stared blankly at the streets rushing past.
Steven watched her in the rearview mirror.
She looked quiet, but the stiffness in her shoulders told the truth.
He turned back to the road and kept driving.
When they arrived, the old restaurant was gone. Its sign had been replaced, and the building had a fresh coat of paint.
It also sold a different type of food.
“It’s changed, but we can get lunch here,” Tess said, eyeing the unfamiliar setup.
“We’re not eating here,” Steven said, shaking his head. “I’ve been thinking about that place the whole time I was away.”
He pulled out his phone and began searching for the shop’s new place. A few taps later, the name “Lock Group” flashed on the screen.
His eyes paused on it. His lashes twitched, but he didn’t stop. He turned the car and drove off again.
Meanwhile, Finn had already taken the draft from Steven and left. He told Zane to return first.
Inside the car, Finn’s face was still, but the tight set of his jaw said plenty.
The towering glass and steel frame cut clean through the skyline. Compared to the other buildings nearby, it looked massive.
The professor had been getting restless, but when he saw the building, even he paused. The irritation left his face, replaced by quiet awe.
So this is Lock Group.
Finn leaned toward Nadine. “Take the professor to your office.”
He stepped out without waiting. His pace was steady and quick.
He and Zane took the executive elevator. Nadine and the professor followed behind and waited for the standard one.
As Finn disappeared from view, the professor leaned toward Nadine. “That’s your law?”
brother–in-
Now that no one else could see, Nadine let her smile drop. Her face sagged, tired. “The marriage was arranged by the family,” she said under her breath. “There’s nothing between them.”
The professor studied her tired face, then looked again in the direction Finn had gone. His eyes narrowed slightly.
He had heard all her stories and all her dreams from years ago. He had hoped she could pull him into something worthwhile. But now, after seeing the man for himself, doubt settled in his gut.
Still, since he had already come this far…
He followed Nadine through the wide lobby. But before they reached the elevators, a group of people came charging toward them with sharp, urgent energy.

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