Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 457

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Chapter 457 She’s Outside

Henry and Shannon exchanged looks, and he instantly understood what she meant.

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Tess was finally back at her office, doing her usual work. The only change was someone following her everywhere–a clingy

sidekick.

“Ken, that small office next door is all yours. I already had someone bring over all the textbooks you’ll need. Just study there whenever you want.”

She gave his shoulder a reassuring pat.

Ken was still shy, barely meeting her eyes. But hearing how much she’d prepared for him made him feel genuinely moved.

“Tess, what about my dad and mom?”

Just as Tess turned to leave, Ken gently tugged on her sleeve.

Meeting his worried anxious look, her chest tightened.

She said seriously, “Just a few more days. Once you’re ready, we’ll do everything we can to find your parents.”

That night, after finally settling the mess with Max and Nadine, Tess could finally relax and talk with Ken. That was when she found out that Nicholas and his wife had been taken from their home by some unknown people. Ken had tried calling them, but he got nothing.

They had disappeared, only to show up later at Shannon’s funeral to testify for Henry.

But even then, only Nicholas had appeared–his wife was missing.

The more Tess thought about it, the heavier her heart felt.

What Henry did was a crime.

Intimidation at the very least. Probably illegal detention, too.

She never expected him to be that bold, not with the law watching.

“Thanks. I’ll do my best to help,” Ken said firmly, heading into the office Tess had set up for him.

Watching his thin frame disappear, Tess let out a quiet sigh.

Henry’s ruthless tactics were worse than anything she’d imagined.

“Tess! Come out! Your ‘sister‘ is here to beg for forgiveness!”

A loud voice called out as Raven, stomping in her Gothic–style black platform shoes, came rushing over.

Tess frowned in confusion.

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“Nadine is right outside!”

Raven winked with a grin and pointed out the window.

Tess‘ heart skipped a beat. She looked outside.

The first floor was packed. Nadine stood surrounded by people, but everyone had given her some space.

What’s she trying to pull now?

Tess‘ expression darkened. Raven stroked her chin. “A wolf in sheep’s clothing, huh? So, are you going down? Or should I kick her

out?”

“She came all this way. I might as well hear her out.”

Tess‘ expression turned blank, unreadable.

Raven cheered and bounced downstairs.

As soon as the two of them reached the door, the crowd and reporters perked up, eyes shining.

“Here they come!”

Meanwhile, at Kingsland, Shaw Residence.

“Is it truly that urgent?”

Miranda didn’t look thrilled.

Violet took off her sunglasses, squinting in the harsh light. “It’s fine. If your son is busy, I can wait.”

She sounded calm, but nobody else was.

Miranda rubbed her forehead. “Shania, go get him.”

Shania barely stepped inside before Abel strutted out. He dragged a massive suitcase, much larger than the ones he’d brought before.

Miranda glared at his smug face, barely able to contain her anger.

He was completely provoking her!

Abel pushed his sunglasses onto his forehead, winked, and said, “Mom, I’m heading out for work. Don’t worry about me.”

He sounded like he was showing off, which earned an eye roll from Miranda.

“Abel, even if you’re using work as an excuse to see her, don’t just focus on romance. Make sure you entertain Ms. Violet, too.”

Demi couldn’t resist stirting pot by adding some fake concern.

Violet noticed and looked at Abel. “Romance, huh?”

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He didn’t hide it. Scratching his head, he grinned, acting all mysterious. “Yep, my soulmate.”

Joy practically shone from his eyes. Violet raised an eyebrow, but she didn’t pry into his private life.

“The tickets are ready. Let’s go.”

Her assistant handed Abel the plane ticket.

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Seeing the familiar destination made his heart skip. His playful expression softened, and the wild spark in his eyes turned into genuine affection.