Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 446

Chapter 446 1 Shall See Her

Chapter 446 1 Shall See Her

“Move. I’m going to see her.”

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Abel’s face darkened, his voice cold as his eyes locked on the slim figure blocking his way.

Demi shook her head, her tone steady. “Abel, let it go.”

The second those words left her mouth, Abel’s stare turned icy. The air between them grew sharp and heavy.

Demi didn’t falter. She went on, her voice smooth, almost careless. “Mom won’t let this happen. Neither will the Shaws. Our family has held its name for generations. The only one who married beneath their rank was Uncle. And he was cut off from the Shaws long ago.”

Her lips curved, her eyes arching with a smile that carried no warmth. “Or maybe you’re planning to cut yourself out of the family too?”

Her soft laugh carried no kindness.

“And one more thing. I looked into it. That Tess you’ve been so obsessed with … she’s the same woman Uncle Finn married. Word is, they’re divorced now. But tell me, Abel, did that have something to do with you?”

She feigned surprise, her mouth opening in a false gasp. Her eyes stayed flat, as cold as glass.

Abel’s stare cut into her like a blade. Shadows gathered around him as he narrowed his eyes.

Then he gave a low, humorless laugh. “You’re the one who should give up. And Demi, tell me. Since when has the family been able to choose who I marry?”

He stepped forward. Each step carried weight until he stood so close she could feel his breath.

His tall frame loomed, casting her in shadow. The pressure crashed down like a wave.

“If I made her divorce Uncle, then that proves I was skilled.”

His laugh was soft, but his words dripped with contempt.

“And when Mom and Grandpa find out? You can’t even step outside Kingsland. What makes you think you can ever marry her?”

Demi bit her lip hard. The mask she wore cracked apart. Her skin drained pale, her words twisted back on her.

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Abel’s brow furrowed, irritation sparking in his eyes.

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He had returned to the Shaws only days ago. He barely rested before he dove into the company’s affairs. In just a few days, he secured several major projects. He gave everything to prove his worth, to show his grandfather his strength and his loyalty.

Yet this morning, when he went to see Grandfather, he was met with nothing but a fleeting glance and one cold line, “Ask your mother.”

So he came here, seeking Miranda. And she had refused to see him. As if she had known he would come.

Fire raged in Abel’s chest.

In these few days, he learned the weight of longing. A single day apart dragged like years.

Demi watched his silence, and her lips curved with victory. Her eyes glimmered with pride.

A man chained by love had no right to lead the company.

“Work clothes are supposed to be professional.”

Her gaze trailed over Abel’s figure. Her tone was polite, her smile practiced. Yet every word carried a hint of challenge.

Abel glanced at her, then looked straight past as though she wasn’t there.

“Demi, company rules may be fixed. I am the one who makes them.”

Did they think blocking him here would stop him?

His voice was clear and sharp, smooth as steel. It carried a chill that lingered long after.

“Fine.”

Demi froze, standing as if she were nothing but air.

Even as Abel walked away, her lips stayed curved in a smile. But her eyes darkened, hard as ice.

He had mocked her again.

Since childhood, Abel had always stood above her, always pressed her down. Her ambition burned hot, but she had nowhere to release it.

Her nails dug into her palm, the polish scraping skin. Outwardly, she kept her

grace,

her

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composure.

Her phone buzzed.

Demi lowered her eyes to the screen. She took a slow, steady breath, then lifted her head high and walked toward the top–floor conference hall.

The hall was packed, every chair taken except one at the back.

“Demi, Violet is here. Why are you so late today?”

Miranda’s frown was sharp as she scolded Demi.

“It’s fine. I came early. Demi, sit.”

Violet’s smile was warm, her voice soft. It swept away the sting of Miranda’s words.

Demi bowed her head, whispered an apology, and slipped into the last open seat.

Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted Abel. He sat at the head of the hall, sunk into the grandest chair like a king on his throne. His body stretched back, relaxed yet commanding. His presence filled the room, regal and untouchable.

She forced herself to look away. She lowered her gaze, hiding the storm in her eyes.

Violet’s eyes lingered on her for a breath, then drifted on as if nothing had been seen.

“Violet, what brings you here today?”

Miranda’s tone shifted, warm and familiar.

The Larsons had always been one of Kingsland’s strongest houses. Their power was steady, their roots deep. They had stood for years, like a mountain unmoved by time.

“Naturally, I came because there’s a case to discuss with your family. I brought the contract for all of you to review.”

Her voice was calm. Then her eyes flicked to her secretary.

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Chapter 447 Violet Digs Deeper