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Julia was standing close enough to hear most of what was said on the other end of the call.
“Tess, I don’t know what happened on your end, but it’s veryte already. If you’re really in a hurry, I’ll have a driver take you over there.”
Julia pressed her fingers to her temples, feeling both a headache and a hint of relief.
After all, something so shameful had happened in her home that she already felt too embarrassed to face Tess.
“I’ll be there right away. We’ll talk when I get there,” Tess said in a low voice. Then she looked at Julia again, her expression softening a little as she gave her a small nod. “Thank you for the trouble.”
Julia had no time to deal with Finn and Roxanne anymore, so she told the staff to wake the sleeping driver first.
“She’ll take you to the garage.”
Julia pointed to a maid to lead Tess the way.
Tess nodded and was about to leave, but her wrist was suddenly grabbed by a hand out of nowhere.
Finn stared at her urgently, as if afraid that once she walked away, she would nevere back.
“Before you go, hear me out, okay?”
His voice was almost pleading.
Tess stiffened, then slowly turned her head. Her face was cold, and her eyes were even colder.
“Mr. Lock, have some respect. And don’t bother me.”
There was even a hint of harshness and disgust in her tone,
Finn’s fingers loosened slightly, and his deep, icy eyes trembled hard.
Sensing his grip weaken, Tess twisted her wrist to pull free.
Instead, Finn grew stubborn and desperate. His hand tightened again, gripping her hard and refusing to let go.
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“Listen to me. After I’m done, I’ll let you go. I won’t bother you again. Didn’t you just say you wanted to check a license te? I’ll have someone look it up for you. Whatever you want to do, I’ll help you. Trust me…”
Smack!
Whatever patience Tess had left shattered. She pped Finn hard across the face.
“Tess, what are you doing? Are you crazy?!”
The crisp sound rang loudly through the suddenly silent room.
Roxanne lunged forward with bloodshot eyes, reaching for Tess’s hair. Tess flung her one motion, mming her into the wall so hard her face twisted in pain.
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This time, Tess finally looked straight at Finn. Her eyes were icy. “Finn, let me say it again. We are over. Your mess is none of my business. But if you block me again, I won’t mind taking you down too.”
When she said thest line, she first nced coldly at Roxanne, who was clutching her arms and baring her teeth in pain in the corner. Then her gaze returned to Finn as a warning.
Finn’s tall body swayed, as if he might copse any second.
He bit his thin lip until the metallic taste of blood spread in his mouth. He closed his eyes, and in an instant, the light went out of him.
Then Tess turned to Julia, her expression gentle and respectful. “I have something urgent to deal with. It’s toote to take La with me. She may need to stay here tonight. I hope you can help watch over her. Thank you for understanding.”
Julia had been miserable watching Tess and Finn sh. But the moment she heard La could stay, she rxedpletely and nodded again and again. “Don’t worry. I’ll sleep in your room tonight and take care of La.”
Tess thanked her, then left with Connor.
Finn stared at their side–by–side figures. Then his legs gave out, and he copsed onto the bed.
Julia looked at Finn, who looked as though he’d lost all hope in life. Her heart sank, but since he was her own grandson, she couldn’t bring herself to say anything too harsh.
She could only set Finn aside for now and turn with <i>a </i>frown toward Roxanne in the corner.
Julia’s face was tight, her gaze stern.
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She had always known about Roxanne’s feelings for Finn. Back then, when Roxanne insisted oning along, she had even thought perhaps she might be a catalyst between Finn and Tess. She had never imagined Roxanne would do something so disgraceful.
Julia lifted a finger and pressed it to her temple. “Roxanne, since nothing happened, I won’t pursue this. But tomorrow morning at daybreak, you’re going back to the Lowes.”
The moment those words came out, Roxanne copsed to the floor, her shoulders slumping.
She had gone all in tonight, risking burning every bridge. Yet when the result she had already expected finally arrived, her heart still hurt beyond control.
Roxanne looked up, her face drained of all color. “Julia … I promise there won’t be a next time. Please don’t tell my family. I’ll stay by your side and behave myself. I’ll be there for your birthday. I won’t I won’t chase what I shouldn’t.”
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She sobbed, her shoulders shaking, and in the end, she secretly stole onest nce at Finn.
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.