Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 563

Ken's heart pounded. His eyes darted between the two people on the screen—and what he felt most was hesitation.

By blood, he should've stood firmly on his father's side. But after spending the past few days with Tess, he knew her kindness wasn't fake. She'd treated him with real care.

"Maybe this is for the best," Nicholas finally said, his shoulders sagging like all the strength had drained out of him.

He gave a small, tired smile. "Since Ken trusts you, Ms. Ember, I hope you'll keep your word. My wife and son had nothing to do with any of this."

Tess frowned at his words, which sounded almost like a final farewell. "Come with Steven first. I'll make sure what you did is handled through the proper legal channels."

Nicholas blinked, stunned. "What? After everything I've done to you, you're not planning to take revenge?"

Tess rubbed her temples. She looked exhausted. "What you did will be handled by the authorities. Right now, you need to leave with Steven. Quickly."

Her last words came fast, carrying both urgency and warning.

Steven shut the phone with a quiet snap. "Can we go now?" he asked, glancing up at Nicholas.

"Let's move," Nicholas said through gritted teeth. He grabbed Rachel's hand tightly.

Soon, the three of them crept toward the wall at the back of the factory. Duncan followed close behind, clearly thrilled to be part of something secret.

"Who's sneaking around over there?"

A sudden shout erupted behind them.

Everyone froze in place, holding their breath.

"What's with the yelling in the middle of the night?" Another rougher voice barked.

Duncan stepped forward, scowling at the man with a flashlight. When the guard saw Duncan's face, his attitude changed instantly.

"Oh, it's you, Duncan! Haha, I was wondering who it could be this late," he said, shrinking back a little.

"Can't I take a walk after dinner?" Duncan shot back, hands on his hips and eyes rolling. "You're just a security guard. Why don't you go check Uncle Jackson's office if you're so curious?"

The guard immediately turned polite. "No problem at all, sir. Please, take your time. I'll search somewhere else."

He hustled off quickly. But once he was out of sight, he muttered under his breath, "If it weren't for Jackson backing you, who do you think you are? Just wait till your luck runs out."

Steven glanced at Duncan, clearly surprised by how he'd stepped in to cover for them.

Duncan flicked the toothpick from his mouth to the ground and rolled his eyes back at him. "Don't expect me to bail you out next time."

A moment later, someone's boot hit Duncan square in the rear.

Duncan yelped, rubbing his backside. Is this man really my uncle?

Wait a second—Mr. Stone?

Isn't that the guy from TV?

The man does look fragile, but he also has that calm, expert kind of vibe.

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