Chapter 756 Busted
Chapter 756 Busted
“Why go so hard for someone else?”
Tess let out a sigh and gently patted her shoulder.
Ann’s body stiffened. “What are you talking about? I’m your personal hire.”
“You should be grateful I had someone tailing you. And even more grateful we never once let our guard down.”
Tess waved her hand. A group of men in ck suits stepped forward and quickly surrounded the car.
Without waiting for anything, Tess yanked Ken out herself.
She wasn’t the type to sit around until someone got hurt. She had everything nned ahead of time.
“Ken, go ask the guard to let you back in. Head to the office and get some studying done.”
Tess patted his head, and Ken nodded obediently before heading toward the security post.
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“He listens to you like that? So you guys were onto me the whole time.” Ann finally got it. Her voice was thick with sarcasm.
“Since the moment you showed up, we’ve kept eyes on you.”
Tess straightened, her cold gaze settling on Ann.
“What?”
Ann froze.
She knew undercover work wasn’t foolproof<b>, </b>but it wasn’t supposed to fall apart this fast.
“I don’t trust strangers easily.
“Consider that your first lesson.”
Tess‘ tone was calm, but sharp enough to cut ice.
Ann didn’t bother keeping up the act anymore.
“I don’t need your lessons. I slipped up. That’s on me.”
She clenched her teeth, frustration rising. “Whatever you n to do, just get it over with.”
Tess studied her defiant look and touched her chin. “I don’t really want to punish you. Here’s the deal. You go back to Max. Don’t spook him. From this point on, you’re mine. And I take care of my people.”
“There’s no way it’s that simple. What else do you want me to do?”
Ann’s voice tightened.
“Feed him noise. I’ll give <i>you </i>some intel. You pass it along. Doesn’t mean it’s urate.”
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Tess lifted a brow. The corner of her mouth curved like a mischievous grin.
Ann’s face soured. “So I’m just supposed to keep pretending? What if Max starts asking specifics? Do I answer or not?”
“Half–truths. You’re in the field. I shouldn’t have to teach you how to y the game.”
Tess kept her tone t.
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The second she heard the word “field,” Ann’s eyes widened. She wasn’t sure if Tess actually knew her background or if it was just a lucky guess. But either way, now that the mask was off, a reckless kind of freedom surged up inside her. She even joked back. “Aren’t you worried about my loyalty? I came in ready to destroy you.”
Tess gave her a smirk. “You won’t be getting ess to anything too sensitive.”
Ann had never felt her boss act this… casual. Was this payback?
She seriously started questioning her whole life.
“That’s settled. If anything elsees your way, reach out.”
Tess mimed a phone call with her hand.
Ann ran it through in her head, weighing Tess against Max.
And suddenly, shes of her early days at Mars Legal came to mind–her coworkers, the little gossip breaks, those rare peaceful
moments.
Staying here didn’t sound so bad.
“Fine.”
She said it through gritted teeth.
But inside, she finally felt a little lighter.
While Tess had everything running smoothly in Aetheris, things over in Kingnd were a different story–especially with the Shaws
Miranda rubbed her temples in frustration as the maid came back holding the same untouched tray of food.
The maid let out a sigh. “Mrs. Shaw, maybe it’s time you talked to Mr. Abel. He can’t keep refusing to eat like this…”
Her tone was gentle.
She’d been with the Shaws a long time. She watched Abel grow up. He was always sharp, always calm. Starving himself like some rebellious teenager? That was new.
And happening in his twenties? She couldn’t help but shake her head.
“This is all because of that damn Tess! Last time she showed up, he locked himself up and stopped eating. Ended up sneaking off to see her at the Larsons! And now she’s already in Aetheris, he still won’t forget about her! It’s like he’s going to die without her!”
Miranda’s voice rose with every word<i>. </i>She wanted Abel to hear every bit of it from his room.
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Let him hear her loud and clear. Let him know she’d never approve.
The maid fell quiet. She’d never seen Miranda this furious.
“Mom, please don’t stress yourself out over Tess. She’s not worth it.”
Demi stepped in to help soothe her mother.
“Don’t stress myself out?” Miranda’s voice cracked with rage.
“She ruined my son!”
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<strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.