Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 244

Chapter 244 License Revoked Fury

The plaintiff’s side was shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere.

Tess and her group seemed much more relaxed.

They packed up the files and were about to leave when they were stopped.

“Tess.”

Tess’s steps halted, and her body stiffened slightly.

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She turned around. The judge, who had been cold–faced earlier, was standing not far away, her eyes holding some complex emotions.

“Lyra Bell, long time no see.”

She forced a smile, pretending to be casual.

Lyra walked closer, her gaze scanning Tess from head to toe. Seeing that she seemed to be doing well, she breathed a sigh of relief.

“How did you get involved in this case?”

Her tone was familiar, drawing extra glances from Steven and Tommy standing beside Tess.

“A friend.”

Tess smiled warmly.

Lyra nodded. She raised her hand hesitantly for a moment, then placed it on her shoulder. “When are you coming back?”

The sudden question made Tess’s body freeze.

She looked up, meeting Lyra’s concerned eyes, feeling an indescribable mix in her heart.

She and Lyra had known each other for years–one would go on to become a renowned lawyer in Aetheris, the other, the highest–ranking judge in Aetheris court.

Lyra was the one who had seen her moments of glory the most. Their relationship was not close, but they had always maintained a deep mutual understanding.

“Soon.”

The pursed her lips, her gaze firm.

“Creol. F’ll be waiting for yen

When they walked out of that solemn courthouse, Tess’s chest was still surging with waves of erotion, even making her fair cheeks flush red with excitement

Just as she reached the bottom of the long steps, a surprised voice suddenly rang in her ears, sharp and piercing, cutting through Tess’s thoughts. Finn!”

Nadine’s eyes lit up, and she practically flew towards him.

Finn was leaning against a limited–edition Maybach car, looking over at the sound.

But the gaze that should have landed on Nadine suddenly shifted, falling on Tess not far away.

He obviously had not expected Tess’s appearance. A flash of surprise passed through his eyes, but then he noticed Steven beside her, and his expression turned cold again.

Nadine also keenly noticed Tess’s presence. The smile on her lips deepened, and she walked up with shyness written all over her face.

“Finn, what are you doing here?” Finn looked down at Nadine, his eyes slightly narrowing, and he also smiled gently and indulgently. “You’re in court. Of course I had to come.”

Finn’s cold eyes narrowed. He strode forward and gripped her slender wrist.

He had clearly held it many times before, but touching her thin wrist again still made his hear tremble involuntarily.

Finn hid the fluctuating emotions, his eyes extremely dark. “Do you really not want to see me that much?”

“Mr. Lock, not everyone has so much free time to talk about love or even be forced to watch you two being all lovey–dovey.”

Tess curled her lips in a cold smile, her gaze lightly sweeping over Finn and Nadine, her eyes carrying sarcasm without a trace of warmth.

“Tess, don’t get the wrong idea about me and Finn.”

“You wish I would get the wrong idea.”

Tess raised her hand to interrupt.

“Tess, I booked a dinner to celebrate tonight.”

Steven’s serious voice came from the half–open car window, carrying a gently urging tone.

Tess raised an eyebrow and lightly agreed, her gaze falling on Finn’s hand to signal him to let

Nadine’s pale face from being cut off earlier had not faded, but her eyes widened. “I remember your attorney license was revoked a long time ago. Why are you still…

She quickly covered her mouth.

Tess’s hand paused, and Finn also frowned. “Your attorney license was revoked a year ago. I specifically sent people to make sure of it. Just for a bit of favor with him, you’re even willing to break the law by handling a case without a license?”