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He never imagined that the one who hurt him would actually disguise themselves under his
own name.
It finally made sense why Tess had been so determined <i>to </i>cut ties after leaving, and why her hatred toward him ran so deep.
Finn felt as if his chest were being torn open, but what tormented him more was how powerless he had been.
“Zane, investigate everything that happened in that prison this past year. Every single person who joined in, or just stood aside, make sure they suffer tenfold.”
His words were frigid.
In an instant, the prison felt like it had been plunged into ice.
The wardeny sprawled on the floor, like a lifeless carcass.
They were finished, all because they hadid hands on Tess.
Finn walked out, leaving the room as lifeless as a tomb.
Once inside the car, the storm raging inside him ebbed, reced by a strange kind of calm.
He realized that if he hadn’t been so indifferent to Tess, none of this could have happened. He had handed those people the opportunity.
And now, the nightmare that haunted him for a year turned out to have been orchestrated.
Tess bore no guilt at all.
All of a sudden, the only thing he wanted was to see her.
“Mr. Lock, should we return to headquarters?”
Zane nced at Finn through the rearview mirror.
The man’sshes were thick and long, lowered halfway, concealing the storm in his eyes and making him seem even more severe.
Since the divorce, Finn had gone mad searching for traces from a year ago, desperate to prove Tess‘ innocence.
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“Drive to Evermount Height.”
Zane blinked, convinced he had misheard.
Evermount Height?
<i>Wasn’t </i>that where <i>Tess </i>and <i>La </i><i>were </i><i>living</i><i>? </i>
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He faltered for a moment, but then a razor–sharp re shot at him from the mirror.
He immediately turned the wheel.
By the time they reached the ce, the sky was just beginning to lighten.
The world was still, with only the asional chirping of birds breaking the silence.
“La, be good.”
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A soft female voice drifted from the yard as she pushed a stroller while murmuring tofort <i>the </i>child.
Finn’s throat constricted as his eyes glued to the figure.
Tess was bent down before La, holding a warm bottle of milk to the baby’s pink lips.
Her hair draped down, covering much of her pale and delicate face. She radiated a quiet gentleness.
Finn’s eyes grew heavier.
Tess rose and nced around.
An odd sense told her someone was watching.
But after scanning the area and finding no one, she dismissed it as fatigue and her imagination.
She had been tied up with buying Ember Group shares. The smaller pieces were easy enough, but the major ones were hard–won.
She had asked Connor to dig around and discovered that Lock Group was the one obstructing
her.
It made sense. Gillian had left her an enormous legacy. Only the top families in Aetheris could interfere, and since they had no ties to the Embers, they wouldn’t get involved. The only
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Yet what startled her was that just as she prepared to fight Lock Group head–on, she woke up at dawn to find several stubborn shareholders suddenly agreeing to sell.
She didn’t know Lock Group’s scheme, but she acted quickly to secure the deals.
Now, she controlled 40% of Ember Group’s stock!
Tess‘ eyes lit with resolve.
Henry and his allies would not walk away unscathed.
“Lyra, did you dig up anything?”
“Yes!”
On the line, Lyra who’s usuallyposed, actually sounded excited.
Tess asked at once, and Lyra replied in a tone brimming with contempt and fury. “Ember Group’s shares have copsed, and Henry still has the gall to show up at a hotel.”
Tess‘ fingers tightened around her phone, a cold smile touching her lips.
“Make sure your team gets clear shots. That’ll be crucial proofter.”
“Understood! I have more work, talkter.”
Tess gave a few final orders and ended the call.
With that settled, she felt the weight lift. She picked up La from the stroller and began pacing around the yard.
Perhaps it was the birds overhead, but La stretched out her tiny hands, babbling and grasping at the air.
Tess carried her outside.
The moment she stepped out, she knew her earlier suspicion wasn’t just imagination.
A tall, brooding silhouette stood there.
Dark shadows hung beneath the man’s eyes.
Tess‘ eyes flickered, but she quickly turned away, pretending not to notice.
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But he didn’t move, blocking her path.
Tess straightened while clutching La, and her posture rigid.
“Finn, what are you doing here?”
Finn pressed his pale lips together.
Tess frowned as she felt annoyed, and she tried to walk
past
him.
“Give me one more chance, Tess. I’m begging you.”
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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.