Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 447

Chapter 447 Violet Digs Deeper

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Miranda’s secretary took the file from her and, with a subtle nod from Miranda, carefully placed it in front of Abel.

Abel frowned when he saw it; irritation almost leaked from his eyes.

“The old man wants to groom Abel; now, most of the Shaw holdings are under his control.

Miranda explained with a smile.

“Abel is young and already runs such a massive business empire—that impresses me.”

Violet made a few polite remarks and then quietly waited for Abel to read.

“Why is the Larsons offering us so many concessions?”

Abel closed the folder and pushed it back.

He always seemed casual, but with one quick look, he’d spotted the oddness in the paperwork; that made Violet’s earlier assessment of him carry weight–this guy really was one of the top dogs in Kingsland.

“That’s right, I’m offering the concessions willingly. But I have some questions.”

Violet agreed frankly and laid out her purpose.

“Questions for me?”

“Questions for me?” Abel’s brow furrowed in genuine puzzlement.

If he hadn’t known the Larsons were coming, he might not have agreed to meet at all. He was curious about the Ember family by blood relation, but he didn’t expect that the first time he met the head of the Larsons, she’d single him out.

“Yes. We’re planning a trip to Aetheris; I hear you just returned from there.”

Violet smiled gently, like a warm breeze.

Abel sensed something off, but outwardly, he remained composed. “You want to ask why?”

“The Embers.”

At those two words, the room went quiet; everyone looked puzzled, but Abel’s gaze sharpened.

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A flicker passed across his eyes and then was gone.

He lifted his chin slightly. “The Embers?”

Violet didn’t press immediately–she scanned the room, taking in the faces.

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Miranda understood at once and clapped her hands, motioning for everyone else to leave.

Demi hadn’t moved; Violet’s gaze settled on her. “Ms. Shaw, you went too?”

Violet’s smile narrowed into something almost too friendly–words like a gentle blade.

Demi’s fingers tightened; she felt exposed.

“Demi, please step out.”

Miranda’s tone turned sharp when Demi hadn’t budged.

“Sorry, I was distracted.”

Demi snapped back to reality, got up, and left without delay.

Violet’s eyes lingered on Demi’s retreating back, deep in thought. Once Miranda closed the meeting room door, Violet refocused on Abel.

“What exactly do you want to know?”

“Twenty years ago, a daughter from the Larsons married into the Embers and lost contact with her family. Recently, there’ve been faint traces–rumors she’s in Aetheris. I also heard you just came back from Aetheris, so I wanted to ask.”

Violet spoke slowly, sipping the tea on the table; every gesture was calm and composed.

Abel studied her.

He did the math: the woman sitting across could well be Tess’s aunt.

Though he’d thought poorly of Kylie–reckless and childish–this woman had a colder, deeper edge that made him wary.

“There is an Ember family in Aetheris now.”

She relaxed a fraction at his confirmation and let her hand resume its casual grip on the cup.

“I also heard you wanted to go to Aetheris, but the elders in your family disagreed. I can help

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negotiate with them.”

“What’s the catch?”

Abel kept his cool, but his mind churned.

He’d met Kylie, a reckless fool; this woman was different–calculated and dangerous.

Violet’s gaze was steady. “You come with us to Aetheris.”

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Abel watched her, noting the faint smile on her lips and the steady cadence of her voice.

“Fine.”

They soon stepped out of the meeting room. Violet took the initiative to shake Miranda’s hand.

“Mr. Shaw didn’t disappoint. I’m looking forward to working together.”

Miranda couldn’t help stealing another look at Abel; given his temperament, she’d expected pushback, not praise. That surprised her.

“You’re too kind. If my child said anything offensive, please forgive him.”

“No worries, I’m very satisfied.”

Violet patted Miranda’s hand and moved on.

“The Larsons haven’t shown themselves in years; I didn’t expect their first deal to go through so smoothly.”

“Abel lives up to his reputation.”

Shareholders murmured their approval while Demi clenched her fists in the corner.

“I’m leaving for Aetheris tomorrow–tell Shania to pack my things.”