Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 381

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Oh right–Abel had streaked a few locks of red into his black hair, giving him a sharp, stylish look.

“Cough, cough.”

Abel was checking himself in a mirror when a low cough sounded behind him.

He frowned and turned. Zane was standing there, leaning slightly forward. “Mr. Shaw, Mr. Lock wants to see you.”

The lazy grin faded from Abel’s face. His playful look shifted, becoming more serious.

He raised an eyebrow. “Uncle Finn wants me for what?”

“You’ll have to ask him yourself.”

Zane kept his head down, acting like he was just following orders.

Abel stared at him for a moment, then ran a hand through his messy hair with a hint of impatience. “Where is he?”

“This way.”

Zane gestured toward a sleek, stretched Lincoln parked nearby. The car looked both extravagant and understated.

A flicker of annoyance passed through Abel’s eyes, but he masked it and adjusted his expression. He went to find Tess.

“Uncle Finn’s here. I’ll go meet him. Be careful on your own,” Abel said firmly.

“How’s she on her own?”

A husky, almost boyish voice belonging to a woman cut in.

Abel and Tess turned to see Raven and Lyra walking over together.

Lyra wore a mint–green dress, elegant and proper, though a bit too eye–catching for a funeral.

She gave Tess a quick wink.

Raven, on the other hand, was in all black–leather jacket, wide–leg pants, and a mess of blood-

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red skull accessories that had nothing to do with mourning.

The two stood side by side, facing Abel and Tess.

Suddenly, the funeral had four walking distractions.

Tess’s lips twitched, but warmth filled her chest.

“Go on, we’ve got Tess,” Raven said, shoving Abel aside and taking his spot next to her.

Lyra slipped in on Tess’s right.

One left, one right. Abel was completely edged out.

His face darkened.

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Tess couldn’t help but laugh under her breath. She waved at him. “Go handle your business first.”

As soon as she said it, Raven grabbed Tess’s hand and dragged her toward the dessert table. “We got here way too early. I spent forever putting this outfit together, and now I’m starving.”

“I need something sweet too,” Lyra chimed in, following close behind.

Tess was already full, but she stayed with them, pointing out the best pastries.

Raven grabbed a slice of Black Forest cake and shoved it into her mouth. The moment she chewed, her face twisted. “Henry is so cheap. He wants to play rich guy by throwing a funeral for someone who’s been dead for over ten years, but he couldn’t even get decent food. Who’s supposed to eat this stuff?”

Her voice carried like a megaphone. Henry, who had just walked in, heard every word. His face darkened, but with so many guests around, he was forced to keep a polite smile.

Lyra covered her mouth, pretending to eat while holding back laughter.

She even gave Raven a quick thumbs–up under the table.

Henry cleared his throat and smiled at the crowd. “Everyone, thank you for taking the time to be here. This funeral is for my late wife’s savior, Ms. Bolton. She passed away more than ten years ago, and today I finally honor her.”

He paused, his voice steady and loud enough for all to hear. “Recently, rumors about Ms. Bolton ‘coming back to life‘ have been spreading everywhere. Even I was confused at first. Those rumors caused a lot of damage, so I wanted to take this chance to set the record

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straight.”

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Raven puckered her lips again and muttered, “Shameless.”

She hadn’t said it loudly, but the guests sitting closest heard it clearly.

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A few glanced her way, but Raven just glared right back, daring them to say something.

Meanwhile, Abel followed Zane’s lead and climbed into Finn’s car.

The moment the door opened, a blast of icy air hit him.

The car door shut with a heavy thud. Abel had barely stepped inside when he met Finn’s eyes.

Those eyes were still as dark and piercing as he remembered, but now they carried a trace of

sorrow.

When Finn realized it was Abel, his chin lifted slightly, his presence pressing like a weight.

“You’ve been with Tess a lot lately, haven’t you?”

Before Abel could even sit properly, Finn’s voice cut across the space, sharp and demanding.

Abel stretched out, crossing his legs as he dropped onto the cushioned seat like he owned it.

The two sat facing each other. One man was young, handsome, and wild; the other was composed, refined, and radiated the power of someone who had spent years dominating boardrooms.

“Of course,” Abel said easily. “I came here for her. Now that I’ve found her, I’m sticking with her until I take her safely back to Kingsland.”

He leaned back, resting an arm behind his head, casual and carefree.

Finn’s expression darkened at Abel’s blunt honesty. His eyes narrowed, cold and sharp, his words edged with suppressed anger.

He gritted his teeth and asked, “Do you even realize she’s your sister–in–law?”

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