Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 391

Chapter 391 Mrs Lock Said Thank You

Chapter 391 Mrs Lock Said Thank You

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Abel felt Tess stir in his arms. He raised a brow, then tightened his hold around her and shot Connor a mocking look. “What kind of outdated rule is that? Are you from the Stone Age?”

Marc grinned and offered, “He’s mixed–blood.”

Abel gave him a sharp glance that clearly meant, “Did I need you to explain that?”

Connor replayed his words in his head and realized they did sound awkward.

He rubbed his nose, then spoke seriously. “Even though the reporters are gone, your behavior toward Ms. Tess is still inappropriate.”

Abel scoffed, the corner of his mouth curling into a smirk full of disdain. He didn’t take Connor’s words seriously at all.

But the movement in his arms couldn’t be ignored.

“Abel.”

Her voice was calm but carried authority.

He clicked his tongue, then finally let go.

Tess stepped out of his arms and faced the stares around her. She smiled lightly at her friends. “I’m fine.”

Abel muttered, “Of course you’re fine. I was protecting you.”

But the moment she pulled away, he felt as if a hollow opened in his chest. Even the trace of her scent in the air faded.

His face darkened, though no one noticed. To them, he was always cold and distant unless Tess was involved.

“By the way.”

Tess pulled the flash drive Abel had given her out from her bag.

Lyra’s eyes locked onto it. “What’s that?”

Tess explained briefly, then handed it to Raven. “Do me a favor. I’ll consider helping you track down the missing music score of Splendor Sonata.”

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Raven’s eyes lit up.

She snatched the drive eagerly. “Easy.”

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With the reporters gone, the tension in the room lifted. Everyone relaxed.

Tess lifted her gaze.

Across the room, Finn still stood where he was.

Their eyes met.

Her beauty was undeniable. The rush of the moment had left a blush on her cheeks, like red stone warmed by fire. Her magenta dress bloomed against her pale skin like a flower in snow.

Finn found himself staring, lost.

But Tess soon turned her gaze away.

Zane’s heart, which had leapt in joy just a moment ago, sank again.

Sigh. He had hoped the couple could get back together.

Tess walked up to Zane and said softly, “Tell your boss that I appreciate his help.”

She brushed back her hair and left without pause.

Her steps were steady; she never looked back.

She had already figured out why Finn had been acting so strangely lately. But they were divorced. Getting back together was impossible.

The help he gave her–she’d accept it only as compensation for her and Layla. Anything beyond that, she wouldn’t take.

She walked away.

That quiet figure from a year ago had finally bloomed into a striking flower.

Finn stood frozen in place.

Zane carefully stepped up behind him. “Mr. Lock, she said thank you.”

At those words, Finn lowered his eyes. His long lashes shaded the darkness in them.

She thanked him.

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Such polite, distant words.

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He pressed his lips together, a storm of complicated emotions rising inside him, darker than he wanted to admit.

Zane studied his boss, who stood wrapped in cold silence, and let out a quiet sigh.

Fate had played its cruel trick. He missed his chance with her.

Back when Mrs. Lock had loved him with all her heart, Mr. Lock had been cold and unfeeling. He never imagined that one day he would regret it so deeply after losing her.

“Mr. Lock, what about the Embers?” Zane asked softly, glancing toward the distance.

During the chaos just now, none of the Embers had shown up. The truth was, Finn had ordered his men to keep them under control.

“Let them go,” Finn said flatly.

The warmth in his eyes was gone, leaving only ruthlessness.

He suddenly looked up, his gaze pausing on the empty stage.

In his mind, the scene replayed: Abel charging forward without hesitation, snatching the microphone from Henry’s hand.

Was that why she kept Abel close? Because she liked that burning spark of youth?

Finn’s hand clenched before he could stop himself.

“Yes, Mr. Lock,” Zane answered and strode toward the back of the stage.

Behind the temporary setup, Henry and Nadine sat slumped in chairs, looking pale and weak.

Several tall bodyguards stood nearby, watching their every move with sharp eyes.

The moment Zane appeared, Nadine’s eyes widened. She grew agitated.

“Zane! Everyone’s gone–why won’t you let us go?!” She shouted, her face flushed in red.

Just minutes ago, she had planned to walk out and watch Tess’s embarrassment. Before she could do that, a pack of large men suddenly burst in and pinned her down.

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Chapter 392 Mr Lock Orders