Chapter 728 Back to Aetheris


    Violet frowned.


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    Abel had told them about Tess’s past, and Max had naturallye up in the conversation as


    well.


    But wasn’t Max from Aetheris? How had he suddenly appeared in Kingnd? Was there something she didn’t know?


    Tess pressed her lips together.


    Max was not something she could exin clearly in a short time, but as for Tristan-


    “Tristan doesn’t just have a problem,” Tess said.


    Violet’s gaze sharpened instantly, her tone turning severe. “You mean he was really involved in this?”


    “Yes.” Tess nodded, her expression heavy. “And not just involved. He was part of the nning.”


    Anger surged in Violet’s chest. She mmed her fist against the wall. “Good. Very good. Ever since he was transferred to headquarters, I could see he had some ability, so I gave him extra consideration. Otherwise, how could a graduate from a mid–tier university climb to the position of deputy manager in just a few months?”


    Being betrayed by someone she had personally valued left Violet burning with frustration.


    “Since you knew, why didn’t you expose him?” she asked.


    She forced down her anger, softening her tone when she looked at Tess. Her gaze remained gentle.


    “He isn’t the main culprit,” Tess replied calmly. “This incident did affect him, and his resentment is understandable. A warning is enough. But if there’s a next time, I won’t be lenient.”


    Her rxed demeanor eased some of the tension in Violet’s chest.


    “But since he’s already done this once, there’s a strong chance he’ll do it again. You can’t indulge him,” Violet said seriously. Frowning, she added, “Arrange to move him away from critical positions as soon as possible. Someone like this cannot be trusted with importance.”


    She had originally intended to groom him as a core talent. This turn of events was deeply disappointing.


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    “No need, Tess said, shaking her head.


    Violet grew anxious. “Tess. Uknow you’re young and soft–beared, but the busser wur battlefield. There’s no room for mistakes or people with divider loyalter


    Tess lifted a hand and rested it lightly on Violet shoulder, patting it gently as urging bento calm down.


    “Violet, I know.”


    Still, worry lingered in Violet’s eyes.


    Tess smiled. “What I said earlier is part of the reason, but more importantly, I want to give him a chance to provide evidence of Max contacting him. The fake reporter who caused trouble has already been taken in, but he likely won’t be able to exin much.”


    Hearing this, Violet’s eyes narrowed. “You mean


    Tessughed softly. “Violet, this trip back isn’t just about dealing with the Embers.


    She winked at Violet, her expression bright and yful.


    Violet immediately understood. The anger from moments earlier vanished, reced by pe She pped her hands andughed heartily. “You really are a Larson. Smart, just like that


    Despite a few twists, the press conference had ended smoothly,rgely thanks to Tess’s performance.


    Violet turned to look at her, admiration in in her eyes.


    As far as she knew, this was Tess’s first time facing such a situation alone, yet she had handled it with remarkable order. There was little to fault


    Though no concrete answers had been given during the conference, herposure alone was invaluable. Being challenged by so many people, even a seasoned veteran might not have remained so calm. Tess, however, had effortlessly redirected the pressure, dropped a ham about her return to Aetheris to draw attention to that trip, and agreed to involve the police without the slightest hesitation.


    From start to finish, Violet could find no weakness.


    The more she looked at Tess, the more satisfied she felt.


    Only someone like this could inherit the Larsons and put both her and the elders at east


    “Since the press conference is over, you should head to the airport. Your luggage is already in the car,” Violet reminded her, though her eyes followed Tess with clear reluctance.


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    sreced the words and gently wrapped an ar around Violet’s shoulders. “Violet, wait for


    A direct fight from Kingnd soonnded in Aetheris. When Tess exited the airport, La was all ended in her arms. Behind her follow a tall man, both hands upied, dragging ive scases and carrying tworge bags


    Fimm trailed closely behind them, flustered and awkward, yet without a word ofint.


    Tess strode forward without sparing Finn a nce.


    She had not expected to be on the same flight as him, much less seated next to him in first diss


    When she saw Finn take the seat beside her shortly after boarding, the shock had nearly made her scalp prickle.


    Throughout the fight. Tess held La and rested with her eyes closed. No matter how she tried, she couldn’t drift off. The gaze beside her was simply too intense.


    Finally, unable to endure it any longer, Tess opened her eyes and met Finn’s stare.


    His eyes flickered. He guiltily looked away.


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