Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 327

Chapter 327 She Must Be Scared

“Are you stupid? Did you forget why we’re here?”

In the corner, someone exchanged a few low, hushed words. The noise from the crowd quickly drowned them out.

Just as the words left their mouth, a cold, piercing stare shot over.

The speaker ducked their head, pretending not to notice.

Finn stood rooted to the spot, the atmosphere around him growing tense.

“Finn, now that everyone’s got their own version of the story, why not let Tess explain herself? Maybe she can clear up the misunderstandings, and everyone can make up again.”

She spoke cautiously, her eyes sparkling and full of hidden anticipation and joy.

Finn’s emotions were a tangled mess.

Deep down, he wanted to side with Tess, but he really couldn’t connect Nadine to the nasty image people had been spreading about her online.

Finally, he pressed his lips together and stepped aside.

That move set everyone else in motion. The rest of the group surged forward as the bodyguards‘ restraint started to slip.

“Tess is living at Evermount Height now, follow me!”

Henry waved his arm, leading the crowd as they headed to Evermount Height as one big, noisy group.

Along the way, some who were in the know avoided Finn’s gaze and began to whisper among themselves.

“I thought Tess used to live at Evermount Villa with Mr. Lock. Why’d she end up moving to a regular apartinent at Evermount Height?”

Some gossipy folks traded glances, something new flickering in their eyes.

“I heard Tess and Mr. Lock got divorced not long ago! I didn’t believe it at first, but now that Tess has moved out, it really seems possible. Think about it–she’s been framed and kidnapped lately, so why did Mr. Lock pick now to get divorced?”

“Mr. Lock isn’t the type to act on impulse. What if what the Embers said is actually true? Maybe Tess fooled everyone online. If Mr. Lock rushed the divorce, maybe it was to help Nadine

Someone thought back to how Finn had just gone back to Ember Residence with Nadine. Their eyes lit up, convinced they’d figured out the truth.

The moment that idea was voiced, the whole group was taken aback, suddenly feeling like everything made sense.

Lost in their own thoughts, they soon reached Evermount Height.

“Get Tess to come down! If she really feels wronged, let’s settle this face–to–face!”

Henry gestured sternly, but the Evermount Height security guard shook his head. “Ms. Ember isn’t here.”

“She’s not?”

Kylie was already worked up and itching to vent her anger at Tess. The moment she heard Tess wasn’t home, she lost her patience. “Don’t lie! It’s almost dark now. If she’s not here, where else would she be?”

At that, Finn glanced up at the sky. The sunset was already fading, and the blue was deepening overhead.

Henry, Kylie, Nadine…

So… Finn’s the one who brought them here?

“I need to go to another place. Here’s the address. I’ll pay extra,” she said lightly to the cab driver, closing the window.

He turned the car around at once.

As soon as they left, Tess sent a message to Bessie, warning her not to let anyone in.

She’d barely hit send when Henry’s call came through. “Tess, we’re downstairs at your apartment. I can’t believe you went so far as to spread rumors and slander my relationship with your sister, even insulting the late Ms. Bolton. The Embers have always had a good reputation–how could we have raised someone like you? If you have nothing to hide, let’s clear the air in front of everyone and the media!”

His voice boomed, dripping with fake righteousness.

Tess said nothing.

Henry lifted his phone and put it on speaker.

Tess, you’re just scared, aren’t you?” he sneered, eyebrows raised.

He still put on the act of a stern elder, but a hint of smugness flashed in his eyes.

He wasn’t sure how Tess had found out about Shannon, but he’d already arranged for her to be protected. And since Kylie had ‘misunderstood his connection with Nadine, she was now cager to make up for it by following his every word.

As long as Shannon stayed hidden and he kept denying everything, Tess would never be able to prove anything

“Want to argue with me? Maybe you should take a look at Ember Group first.”

Tess’s mocking voice came from the phone.

All the confidence drained from Henry’s face.