Chapter 700 We All Care a Lot About You
“Think carefully.”
Finn’s cold voice lingered in the room as he left, closing the door behind him.
Demi and Miranda were standing outside, their eyes full of concern.
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Miranda was about to ask about Abel’s condition, but Finn walked straight past them and out into the now–quiet road.
The thunderstorm had passed.
“You’re kidding me!”
Raven’s voice was muffled as she was still chewing snacks. But the moment she heard about Finn and Tess’s conversation in the car, her eyes lit up. “I can’t believe Finn actually chased you all the way to Kingnd.”
“But Tess, everyone sees Abel’s feelings for you and the way he treats you. Isn’t this hurting hi too much?”
Lyra hesitated, then couldn’t help speaking.
Tess frowned. “My focus now is keeping La safe and letting her grow up to inherit the Larsons and deal with Henry. Romance is not in my ns. I’m not walking into the Shaws‘ mess because of some empty words about ‘love“.”
Silence followed.
Lyra and Raven exchanged a long look—both reaching the same understanding.
“Fair enough.”
Lyra finally broke the quiet.
“Let’s not talk about this.” Tess switched topics. “What’s the situation in Aetheris? Any movement from Henry?”
“Aetheris is quiet. Henry hasn’t pulled any tricks publicly.” Lyra frowned, then suddenly remembered something. “But there’s one thing you should know.”
Chapter 700 We All Care a Lot About You
“What?”
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“Max came looking for you yesterday. He didn’t expect you to leave for Kingnd so soon.”
“Max? Why was he looking for me?”
Tess sensed something strange.
“He said Nadine told him a secret–something valuable. He said he wants to tell you in person.”
Lyra rubbed her chin.
“Being mysterious again? What trick is he trying to pull now?” Tess sneered. “He wants <i>to </i>tell me personally? Then he can wait a week.”
Raven muttered, “He came acting all high and mighty. Let him wait–good for him.”
Tess didn’t ask further. If Max insisted on speaking to her directly, he wouldn’t tell Lyra and Raven much anyway.
“Right, Zane sent you that surveince footage Finn found proving my innocence, right?”
Raven immediately nodded. “Of course. I’ve kept everything.”
“And the footage of Shannon at the hospital, plus her medical records and the files we pulle out–gather everything. Once I’m back, it’s time to prepare.”
Tess’s voice lowered, deep and serious.
Lyra and Raven’s eyes widened.
Tess had been holding back with Henry, letting him climb higher so his fall would be worse.
But it was miserable to keep tolerating him.
They wanted to crush a parasite like Henry long ago.
And now, Tess was finally ready.
Raven’s eyes gleamed. “Got it. I’ll pull all the evidence tomorrow.”
“Good. Lyra, don’t worry about guarding thepany for now. Contact Zane and see if he has anything important to share. Also, send people to watch Shannon. Judging from the timing, she should be showing soon.”
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Chapter 700 We All Care a Lot About You
Tess narrowed her eyes, thoughtful and calm.
Both women felt their hearts pound faster.
“Okay.”
After dealing with business, they chatted about Kingnd and La.
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Once the call ended, Tess noticed Vince looking at her through the rear–view mirror, eyes full of warmth.
“Vince?”
Tess called out.
Vince smiled. “Ms. Tess, you really surprised me today.”
Before she came to the Larsons, Violet, Olivia, and Benjamin had told the staff about Tess’s past, reminding them to take good care of her.
So in Vince’s mind, Tess had always been someone fragile–someone needing protection. But after witnessing her calm nning today, that image waspletely shattered.
Tess was mildly surprised, but she kept her manners and smiled politely.
Vince continued, still looking at her with admiration, “Ms. Tess, Ms. Violet told us everything. We all care a lot about you.”
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.