Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 378

Chapter 378 Sabotage Abel

Chapter 378 Sabotage Abel

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Henry could hear the hint of blame in Shannon’s voice. Feeling awkward, he rubbed his nose. “There’s no other way. This is the only option I had,” he said.

He softened his tone, trying to calm her.

“I have sold most of the company shares, but if I want to make sure you and the kids live a wealthy life, it’s still not enough.”

Shannon pouted. She had only been acting spoiled at first, but his gentle words made her drop her anger, though she pretended to stay upset.

Henry leaned closer and spoke earnestly. He knew exactly how to press her buttons. “Think about it. Kylie’s family used to give her a wedding dress worth hundreds of millions. You raised our child alone overseas and went through so much. Don’t you think we deserve to take something back from her?”

Shannon’s eyes lit up. She turned her face to him, nodding. “You’re right.”

“Remember this,” Henry said, patting the back of her hand. “You can’t show your face in public right now. If you need anything, tell me. I’ll have someone bring it over.”

“Got it,” Shannon said, pursing her lips.

Though she was old enough to show her years, Henry’s money had kept her living well overseas. She now looked like a woman in her thirties. Ten years ago, standing beside Kylie, she had seemed like a servant next to a princess. But if they stood together now, Shannon would be the pampered rose and Kylie the one weathered and buried in the dirt.

Henry’s gaze darkened at the thought.

“By the way, what about Nadine?”

Shannon suddenly asked.

She remembered how Henry had once planned to leave Nadine behind. Yet the first thing he did after changing his mind was pay a huge sum to bail her out.

Shannon had agreed with not taking Nadine abroad, but Nadine was still the daughter she gave birth to, and she couldn’t help asking.

“We’re not leaving the country anytime soon. Don’t worry about Nadine.”

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Henry’s eyes narrowed.

“Oh…”

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Shannon nodded slowly, not fully understanding. Her hand began to wander over Henry’s arm, restless and teasing.

Henry felt a sudden rush of heat crawl up his skin. He looked up and saw the woman’s eyes brimming with affection, her gaze pulling him in like a tide.

His throat tightened.

Before he could react, Shannon giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck.

“Henry-”

Her voice was sweet and sticky, like honey that wouldn’t melt away.

Henry pinched his brow, glancing at Kaleb nearby, and tried to push back. “Shannon, I’ve been busy lately.”

“It won’t take long.”

Shannon pressed her finger against his lips, silencing him. Then she called to the boy. “Kaleb, go to your room and read your book. I’ll test you later on what you’ve studied.”

Kaleb nodded, obediently hugging his plane model as he walked into his room.

“Lock the door. Unless I knock, don’t come out.” Shannon’s voice carried after him.

A click followed, the sound of the door locking.

She turned back to Henry with a sultry smile. “Now?”

Henry let out a helpless laugh, though the heat inside him grew even stronger.

He swept her up in his arms.

The heavy slam of a door echoed behind them.

Inside Finn’s office, Zane gave a short report about the latest hot news online.

On the surface, he looked serious, but deep down he was silently complaining.

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Mr. Lock had already turned down several hard–won business deals. Instead, he was spending a lot of resources keeping track of Mrs. Lock–no, ex–Mrs. Lock.

“Abel’s been around Tess a lot lately?”

Finn frowned as he listened. Every time Abel’s name came up, it made his calm mood sour.

“Yes,” Zane answered after glancing at Mr. Lock’s dark expression.

“His family doesn’t plan to rein him in?”

Finn’s face stayed cold and tense as he tapped the desk.

Zane struggled to keep a straight face.

How was he, just a small assistant, supposed to know what the powerful Shaws were doing?

He could only give a stiff smile, showing all his teeth.

“Call the Shaws. Find something to keep Abel busy,” Finn ordered with a deep voice, his brow furrowed.

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At that, Zane’s smile turned bitter. He carefully looked up at Finn. “Mr. Lock, the last time we contacted them, Mr. Shaw found out. He deliberately sabotaged several of our major deals.”

Zane sighed inwardly. As a loyal employee, his life really wasn’t easy.

Mr. Lock and Mr. Shaw were technically family, yet they kept striking at each other. Mr. Lock wanted Abel pulled back to Kingsland and away from his wife, so he kept pressuring the Shaws with excuses. But Mr. Shaw was wilder. Once he found out, he used his power to hit back at Mr. Lock right away.

The two men fought openly and in secret. The hits didn’t destroy each other, but they hurt just enough to annoy.

Finn leaned forward, his eyes sharp. “Would you like to sit in this chair instead?”