Chapter 149 Drag Her Down


    He paused, unsure of what to say.


    Nadine nodded fast. “Yes! Just ask the staff! Everyone here knows who she is!”


    The man in the ck suit nced at the front desk and the security guards nearby. The team had changed a few times, but with Nadine’s silent cue, a few of them nodded along.


    They knew Finn clearly favored Nadine. As employees, they understood exactly who to please.


    The man shoved Nadine aside and passed her off to someone behind him. Then he waved his hand and led a group straight out the front doors.


    “Didn’t think they’d move the building,” he muttered. “I parked in the garage. Hope you don’t mind walking me down, gorgeous.”


    Steven kept his face serious, but his tone was light. Tess let out a softugh, and for once, the weight pressing on her chest lifted.


    “You’re Tess?!”


    A deep voice cut through the air.


    Before Tess could respond, a thick arm shot toward her.


    Steven blocked it instantly. He pped the man’s arm away and pulled Tess behind him, eyes locked on the stranger. “Who the hell are you? What are you trying to do?”


    “This has nothing to do with you! We’re here for Tess!”


    The man threw his hand forward, and the group behind him surged ahead without hesitation. Steven’s jaw tightened. He stepped forward and kicked the lead man in the chest.


    The man staggered back and mmed into the pavement. A sharp cry escaped his throat, followed by a guttural scream of pain.


    The sun was beating down hard. The concrete outside Lock Group felt like it had been cooking all day. As soon as his skin touched the burning ground, blisters bubbled up and spread across his arms.


    The others froze. They rushed to help him, but none of them dared take another step forward.


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    “I don’t even know who you are. What do you want from me?”


    Tess brushed Steven’s arm with her hand, signaling him to move back.


    He shifted slightly, giving her space to step in front and meet the man’s re.


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    “It’s all over the inte,” he said, voice thick with anger. “You’re Finn’s wife. Don’t act like don’t know what’s going on.”


    He jabbed a finger toward her.


    Tess raised her hand and smacked it away.


    Her mind ran through thetest news.


    It didn’t take long to guess what this was about.


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    But his words still nagged at her–he clearly didn’t recognize her. So who had pointed him her way?


    “She knows!”


    A sharp voice cut through the crowd.


    Nadine stepped into view, cradling her wrist. “Finn talked about Lock Group in front of her. She knows everything.”


    She said it again, then softened her tone. “Tess, you’re Finn’s wife. You helped fix the situation. guing Lock Group. You already know what’s going on. How can you turn your back on us now? Just exin it to them. Please.”


    She looked worried, like a loyalpany woman just trying to help.


    The man’s eyes snapped back to Tess. “You helped them?! There’s already a n?!”


    His voice rose, thick with disbelief.


    He had uploaded hispany’s designs online long before Lock Group made theirs public. The timeline was clear. The evidence was solid. There was no way they could win this fight— unless there was something they didn’t know.


    Sweat rolled down his spine. Fear turned to rage. “You filthy woman! You’re covering for Finn! Do you have no sense of justice? Of shame?”


    His voice cracked. His bloodshot eyes were wide and wild.


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    Steven moved closer. He didn’t blink. His eyes stayed fixed on the man.


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    Tess didn’t budge. Her face was calm, her gaze cold. She looked toward Nadine, then turned to the man with ice in her voice.


    “I haven’t worked at Lock Group in a long time. I only carry thebel of ‘family. I have no say inpany matters. If you think your rights were vited, talk to awyer. Take it to court. Don’t stand here yelling like some street thug.”


    She didn’t flinch. Her steady tone made the man hesitate for a second.


    Then the shame hit. He had backed off because of her–because of a woman. His pride burned. “You’re Finn’s wife! I’ll talk to you because I want justice, and you’re close to the source! Get him down here now! I want answers!”


    Tess said nothing. She reached back and tugged gently on Steven’s shirt.


    He turned and saw the look in her eyes. Her lips parted slightly. He could read the words. “Let’s go.”


    He got it right away. He took her hand and started stepping back slowly.


    But Nadine saw them move. “They’re trying to leave! Stop them!”


    Her scream snapped the man back into motion. He turned fast and grabbed Tess by the wrist. “You bitch! You think you can run?!”


    His grip tightened. “You’re not going anywhere until I see Finn!”


    His rage exploded. His hand mped down even harder than before. Tess’s skin lost all color. Her fingers turned pale and stiff.


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    Sara Lili


    <strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.