Chapter 672 Shannon Was Acting Strange
Chapter 672 Shannon Was Acting Strange
Shannon held the tablet tight, her eyes shining.
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Henry felt unusually happy, already forgetting the humiliation from that afternoon. “The only heiress. Do you know what that means? It’s already set in stone. Tess will inherit the Larsons!”
Shannon couldn’t hide her excitement. It was the first time she’d felt real joy in days.
She caught Henry’s arm, squeezing hard. “When Tess inherits the Larsons, we’ll find a way to clear out every person standing in our way…”
Just thinking about the easy life waiting for them made Shannon shiver. She was so overwhelmed with joy that everything around her felt unreal.
“This is great!” she murmured.
The next moment, she felt a warm sensation in her lower stomach.
“Yeah. It is,” Henry said, his eyes drifting over the in floor tiles as his thoughts raced. “Once we fully control the Larsons, that Finn and that Max will be at our mercy.”
Then he suddenly remembered what had happened that afternoon and gritted his teeth. “And also Tess!
“Nadine may have acted alone today. But Tess was the one who threw me out of the Ember Group. She actually thinks having the Larsons behind her lets her do whatever she wants?”
Henry’s jaw tightened. Recalling the guards tossing him out of the building made his face burn
with shame.
He always cared about keeping up appearances, yet Tess didn’t care at all.
“It’s fine. After we get the Larsons, Tess won’t be able to cause any real trouble,” Shannon said.
Her gaze drifted as she hid a flicker of unease in her eyes.
Henry’s mood lifted quickly. His hand softened as he slowly rubbed Shannon’s lower stomach.
The warmth there made Shannon feel light–headed and unsure.
“Yeah. Just a little more. Then we’ll take Kaleb overseas and enjoy life. And Tess–by the time she figures out what’s happening, she’ll have nothing left.
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Chapter 672 Shannon Was Acting Strange
“Shannon, you’ve finally gotten past the hard times and into something better.
Henry’s eyes were bright as he looked at her with deep, undivided affection.
Shannon looked stunned, but inside her heart felt so cold it made her shiver.
“Okay.”
She forced a small smile.
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Henry thought it was all happy excitement. Heughed loudly as he pulled her into his arms.
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Finn didn’t return to thepany like he said he would. Instead, he went straight home.
During the whole drive, the air in the car felt heavy. Zane kept sneaking looks at him through the rearview mirror, but the cold pressure from Finn’s presence made him look away every time.
Zane trembled a little, yet he still peeked again. He chewed at the dry skin on his lip over and over. Finally, as they neared the house, he spoke, “Mr. Lock, there’s news from Tania.”
A faint spark showed in Finn’s dull eyes.
“Tania?”
His voice came out low and rough. The cold in it made Zane shiver for no reason.
“Yeah. She said Shannon’s been acting strangetely. She can’t exin it well, but it seems like Shannon has been secretly consuming some kind of liquid, maybe a drug.
“She gave me a small sample. I had someone test it two days ago.”
Finn listened quietly, then leaned back and rubbed his forehead. “Since you brought it up, you must have the results.”
“Yes.”
Zane nodded. “The liquid seems to contain some kind of special psychoactive drug.”
That sentence finally caught Finn’s full attention. His eyes sharpened with interest. “A psychoactive drug?”
His thin lips moved slightly as he repeated the words in his mind.
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Chapter 672 Shannon Was Acting Strange
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After a moment, he frowned. “I had you keep watch around Shannon’s apartment. Who has she mettely? If it’s a psychoactive drug, she must already have a regr.”
Finn’s eyes sharpened. “Has Tess run into Shannon recently?”
Hearing the worry in Finn’s voice, Zane hurried to answer. “Don’t worry, Mr. Lock. No matter what Shannon tries, we won’t let someone that dangerous get close to Ms. Tess.”
Finn rxed right away, leaning back in the seat. The sharp look in his eyes softened, like Tess was the only thing he cared about.
Zane looked at him and continued, “Henry seems to be controlling Shannon’s movements. Our people watched for days. She hardly left the apartment. A few days ago, she rushed to a factory on the edge of Aetheris. It’s one of Henry’s secret ces.”
“Mm.”
Finn gave a short, cold sound, telling Zane to go on.
“Mr. Lock, I strongly believe Shannon ns to use those psychoactive drugs on Henry.”
Finn’s eyes widened in surprise.
“Henry has kept Shannon as his secret lover for years. If I’m right, the only reason he’s still acting polite toward Ms. Tess is because he wants the Larsons‘ money, power, and status. Once Ms. Tess is officially the heiress, Henry will do whatever he can to take the Larsons for himself.”
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<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.