Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 543

**Keepsake 543**
**Chapter 543: Tess’s Plans**

Tess’s voice emerged slowly, each word laced with a palpable weight of concern. The gravity of their situation loomed over her like a dark cloud, and she could feel it pressing down on her chest.

“If my instincts are correct,” she began, her brow furrowing, “there are simply too many areas we need to comb through. This could make the task of locating Nicholas and his wife exceedingly difficult.”

At her words, Lyra’s expression shifted, her playful demeanor evaporating as seriousness took its place. She followed Tess’s gaze, focusing intently on the juncture where the work area seamlessly blended into the shipping section.

Viewing the situation from this angle painted a clearer picture.

“So, if that’s the case,” Lyra remarked, her voice tinged with a hint of resignation, “we’re not going to find Nicholas or his wife anytime soon.”

Her tone conveyed the daunting nature of the task ahead, and Tess could sense the weight of the challenge settling on both of them.

Tess pressed her lips into a thin line, her mind whirring with possibilities. After a moment of contemplation, a spark of determination ignited within her. “Lyra,” she said, her voice steadying, “there’s also a significant chance that someone from management might be involved in all of this. We should implement your drone plan simultaneously.”

“Simultaneously?” Lyra echoed, her brow arching in surprise as she turned to Tess. “You have another idea brewing?”

Tess nodded, her mind racing. “At this moment, I can think of only two potential strategies. First, we could place someone undercover inside the factory to gather intel. If Nicholas is mingling with the regular employees, we might just cross paths with him. The second option would be to pull one of the workers aside for questioning. It could yield quicker results, though it might also lead us down a dead-end.”

She glanced at both Lyra and Raven, her expression earnest. “Do either of you have alternative suggestions?”

Lyra and Raven exchanged uncertain glances, both appearing to grapple with the weight of the task at hand.

“Nope,” Lyra finally said, shaking her head with a hint of frustration.

“Let’s go with your plan,” Raven chimed in, her voice steady. “I believe your approach is the safer route.” Lyra nodded in agreement, visibly relieved by Raven’s support.

Tess began to rub her fingers together, a habit she had when deep in thought. “So, we need someone who can slip into the factory unnoticed. Who do we have that fits the bill?”

“Raven and I can’t do it,” Lyra said after a thoughtful pause, her voice tinged with worry. “Henry might drop by the factory from time to time, and he already knows both of us. If he spots us there, it could blow our cover. But selecting someone at random feels like a gamble we can’t afford.”

Raven’s mind raced through a list of potential candidates, but one by one, she dismissed each name, her expression a mix of frustration and concern.

“What about Steven Stone?” Tess interjected suddenly, a glimmer of hope in her voice.

“I remember that Steven has had direct communication with Nadine, but he hasn’t encountered Henry yet,” she added, gauging the reactions of her companions.

Lyra and Raven exchanged thoughtful looks, and it seemed they were warming to the idea.

“Plus, the drones we’re using were developed by Steven himself. If he takes charge, he’ll undoubtedly execute the plan more effectively than we could.”

Lyra’s face brightened as she slowly nodded, clearly appreciating the notion.

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