Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 69

Chapter 69 You’ll Regret This

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Chapter 69 You’ll Regret This

Tess’s eyes froze on the figure beside Finn.

Charles?

What is he doing with Finn?

Her heart seized up in alarm.

Is Finn up to something again?

That was her first instinct.

Holding her breath, Tess pressed herself further into the shadows.

As her gaze landed on Charles’s face, her brows furrowed even deeper.

Charles couldn’t drink–he had a severe alcohol allergy.

His face was already flushed red; why is he still downing drink after drink?

Panic rose in her chest, and her eyes drifted toward Finn.

His jaw was tight, eyes sharp with cold disdain.

He didn’t even look away–his stare was fixed icily on Charles.

Tess’s heart sank.

She instinctively pulled Layla closer to her chest.

Hadn’t she apologized? Hadn’t she done everything he asked?

Why is he still going after Charles?

A flicker of rage ignited in her chest.

Layla seemed to sense her mother’s distress. She reached out her tiny hands, waving in the air before hugging Tess tightly around the neck.

That small gesture pulled Tess back to the present.

She wasn’t here to start trouble–just to retrieve some case files. Best not to make a scene.

Swallowing down her anger and confusion, Tess scanned the restaurant but didn’t see any familiar faces.

Her frown deepened. Is this all some kind of prank?

At that moment, a clumsy waiter carrying a tray brushed past her, accidentally bumping her shoulder.

A wine bottle tipped and splashed its contents across her face. Tess blinked in surprise, swiping the liquid from her lips.

Some liquor touched her lips; before she could wipe it away, it had already seeped in–leaving behind an oddly sweet taste.

Her first thought was for Layla–thankfully, the child hadn’t gotten any of it on her. Tess exhaled in relief.

“So sorry, ma’am! the waiter apologized profusely.

Since Layla was unharmed, Tess didn’t dwell on it. She quickly waved him away, trying to keep a low profile–especially with Finn so close by.

Finn’s ear twitched slightly, but he didn’t react otherwise.

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Chapter (69 You’ll Regret This

Tess daredia quick glance and breathed in relief. Good–he hasn’t noticed.

She tugged at litercollar, suddenly feeling a little too tight.

But gradually even her throat began to feel dry and scratchy.

What is there to regret?

Curiosity overcame him. He flipped to the first page–and then his expressimahanged. His eyes grew sharp.

His fingers trembled slightly.

He flipped quickly to the last page–only to find it missing.

What?

For a moment, he was speechless, as if something had lodged in his throat Achilllareptowanis siltin

“Mr. Lock?” Zane asked, noticing the storm brewing behind Finn’s eyes.

His voice jolted Finn back to the present, but his heart was still pounding wildly,

He finally shoved the document into Zane’s hands. “Reep this sain”

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The tight line of his jaw made Zane instantly straighten, nodding with a seriousness that matched his boss.

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Meanwhile, Charles didn’t leave. He paused at the hotel entrance, glancing back at Finn’s shifting expression one last time- then turned and disappeared into the night.

He had warned him. He would regret it.

Charles exhaled, the heat in his chest making it hard to breathe.

The streetlights stretched his swaying figure into a long, lonely shadow on the pavement.

By the time Charles had vanished from sight, Zane had already gone to carry out his orders. He returned shortly after, leading Finn a few steps forward–only to find Tess.

She was slumped over a table, barely conscious. Her arms, however, were still locked tightly around Layla, protecting her with every last ounce of strength.

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