Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 83

Chapter 83 You’re Really Useless

Chapter 83 You’re Really Useless.

Nadine emerged from the shadows, her eyes bloodshot.

Why is Tess coming out of Evermount Villa so early in the morning?

Her hands clenched tightly around the hem of her dress as she pulled out her phone from her bag.

The call connected almost instantly.

“Why was Tess at Evermount Villa overnight?!” she snapped.

There was a pause before Max’s cold chuckle echoed through the line. “Nadine? Are you questioning me now?”

His voice was icy, sending a chill down her spine.

She realized her mistake and immediately fell silent. A cold sweat broke out across her back.

An a fit of anger, she had forgotten what kind of ruthless man she was speaking to.

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Her heart pounded wildly in her chest. She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. “Tess went to Evermount Villa. You told me to spread false news about her being pregnant to drive her away. So why is she back now?”

She tried hard to sound composed.

Max’s tone was clearly displeased. “Maybe you should ask Mr. Lock instead.”

He let out a snort.

Nadine was stunned.

What does he mean by that?

Finn is the one who asked Tess to come back?

The realization hit her like a thunderclap, and a wave of dread crept up her spine.

Her fingers trembled. “Wh–what do you mean?”

Max didn’t bother to answer. Instead, he tossed the phone to his assistant and gestured for him to explain what had happened the night before.

When the assistant recounted how Finn had personally gone to Hunt Group late at night to take the child back, Nadine’s hand jerked involuntarily.

Rrrip!

Her sharp nails tore through the fabric of her expensive dress.

Her breathing grew short and frantic.

“Nadine,” Max’s voice came back on the line, dripping with sareasm, “Tess spent a year in prison, and you still couldn’t win

over Finn?

Her cheeks were flushed with humiliation, but she didn’t have the energy to talk back.

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I was true–since Tess had gone to prison, Finn had treated her decently. But it was nothing more than a boss appreciating a competent employee.

Every time she tried to get closer, that cold and distant man would shut her down, reminding her to know her place.

Because of that, she had never even stolen a kiss from him, let alone anything more.

“Why? Finn knows the child isn’t his, doesn’t he? If that baby isn’t his, why would he go to such lengths?”

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Nadine is nothing more than a pretty face who took credit for Tess’s work.

She’s nothing without my support. And now she thinks she can turn against me?

Tess felt her heart lighten.

“This is your place” Edith said enthusiastically as she opened the door.

Tess pecked inside and blinked in surprise,

She had rented this place for a month. This place was great as it was close to a 24–hour convenience store, a pharmacy, and easy access to public transportation.

Most importantly, the building had top–notch security, with guards on duty around the clock and regular night patrols.

She had

expected a small, simple room. But what greeted her was far more than that.

The place was cozy and beautifully decorated. The walls were lined with paper cutouts, and a soft, luxurious carpet covered

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Despite the affordable price, the place was surprisingly spacious. It had two bedrooms draped in sheer curtains, a neat study, and even a playroom already set up for a child.

There was even a comfortable crib in one of the bedrooms.

Tess stopped in her tracks. Then, she turned to Edith with wide eyes. “Edith, are you sure this is the right place?”

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Just to be certain, she repeated her name, contact information, and the type of room she had originally reserved.

Edith laughed and pulled her suitcase inside. “Don’t worry about it, dear. There are plenty of empty units around here–and the moment I saw you. I just felt an instant connection …”

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