Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 480

Chapter 480 A Shocking Truth

When her idol finally spoke, Lyra found no reason to argue. Yet, Raven shot Lachlan a sharp, wary glance before quietly sliding back into the car, her movements deliberate and tense.

Meanwhile, inside the villa’s grounds, Tess and the others were making their way up the uneven cobblestone path leading to the house. The stones beneath their feet were rough and jagged, causing a slight discomfort with each step. The air was still, heavy with anticipation.

Two elderly figures, walking alongside them, kept exchanging disapproving looks as they surveyed the surroundings. Honestly, the place was better than what they had feared for Kylic, yet could this modest building truly be called a villa? It appeared far too small for such a grand title.

Their eyes met, and the mutual distaste was unmistakable. If Henry had any inkling of their thoughts, he would likely have rolled his eyes in exasperation. After all, he had invested considerable effort and resources to secure this private villa in Aetheris, even moving company assets to make it happen.

As they continued, the imposing front door of the villa came into view. Henry stood there, impeccably dressed in a sharp suit, his arm wrapped protectively around Kylie’s shoulders. Their heads were close together, whispering secrets only they could hear.

“Didn’t you already sell these off when the company was struggling?” Kylie asked softly, clutching her shawl tightly around her.

Henry gently adjusted the fabric, his voice calm and reassuring. “The company is in Tess’s hands now. After everything we’ve been through, I couldn’t bear to let you suffer any longer. So, I bought it all back for you.”

Kylie lifted her gaze, meeting his warm, tender eyes, feeling a flicker of comfort. But then, something caught her attention ahead. She blushed, lowering her eyes in an attempt to hide her reaction, yet after a moment, she deliberately shifted her gaze forward.

Instantly, her body froze, every muscle tense and unyielding.

Henry noticed the sudden change and followed her line of sight.

Five cold, unfamiliar faces were staring directly at them.

Tess, the person Henry had been waiting for, stood slightly behind, supporting an elderly woman’s arm as she carefully stepped forward.

“Why…” Kylie’s voice trembled, and her fingers shook uncontrollably. Her lips quivered as if struggling to form the words.

Henry’s heart pounded fiercely.

They are here…

A wave of panic surged through him even faster than his initial shock.

The Larsons! How did they manage to get to Aetheris so quickly? And why hadn’t he been informed?

Despite his unease, Henry stood his ground as they approached.

He glanced down at Kylie, noticing the quivering of her eyelashes and the trembling of her lips.

Since arriving home last night, Kylie had not left his side. She had even leaned against him, waiting anxiously at the door for Tess. But now, she took a hesitant step forward, almost instinctively, inching closer to the unexpected visitors.

Tess and the others halted just a few steps away from Kylie.

Had Kylie really said what she thought she heard?

But Gillian had died long ago! So why were Gillian’s sister and brother-in-law here in Aetheris?

Still…

Tess’s eyes flicked back to the elderly couple once more.

From the moment she first laid eyes on them, there was an inexplicable sense of familiarity, even though she was certain she had never met them before.

Could this strange feeling be tied to some complicated family connection?

Nervously, Tess twisted her fingers, the lighthearted laughter she had shared with the elders earlier now replaced by an awkward stiffness.

She still found it hard to believe.

Tess was well aware of the Larsons from Kingsland—a family of immense wealth and power, whose children were far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

But Kylie had severed ties with them years ago, and they had not been in contact since. To Tess, the Larsons felt even more distant than before.

Her mind buzzed with questions. Confronted with this unfamiliar and tangled family link, she couldn’t help but frown in confusion, struggling to piece together the truth behind this unexpected reunion.