Chapter 271 Kelly and Wade Argue, Slamming the Table
Zev frowned, staring at Wade in disbelief. “Why? He…”
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Zev turned to point at Shane, intending to say that Shane was the result of the Lynches‘ efforts, so they should be the ones to take care of him.
But when he looked back, he saw Shane’s nervous and frightened gaze.
Kelly didn’t say anything until Zev was left speechless. “You’re so old. Why do you still care so much about everything?”
Wade’s expression darkened as he turned to Kelly. “You don’t want to? I knew it. You’re just heartless.”
“I’m not a saint, and I don’t need to save the world,” Kelly stood up, looking directly at Wade. “The child is innocent, but what are you asking us to do? Forcing us to adopt Shane? It’s your mistake, yet you want someone else to bear the consequences.”
Kelly understood Wade’s reasoning clearly. He was getting old and felt guilty about the child. Yes, it was true that Zev gave him someone else’s sperm, but what right did Wade have to make decisions about an “heir” without Zev’s consent?
Moreover, this child’s existence was a result of Wade’s actions, and now he was trying to force her and Zev to take on that responsibility.
“It was Zion’s mistake! If he hadn’t tricked me … “Wade stood up angrily, banging his fist on the table. “The child is innocent. The one who messed up is him! Now it’s too late to fix it, and you can’t even accept one child?”
“It’s the Lynches who can’t accept him!” Kelly wasn’t afraid at all, slamming her hand on the table as she confronted Wade. “Let me ask you. Have you seen the Lynches‘ ambitions? Clarissa is this child’s biological mother. If Zev and I adopt him, will she take advantage of this to cause trouble? Will she use the child’s inheritance rights to harm my son? To harm Zev and me?”
Clarissa was the type of person who could even hire an assassin to go after Wade.
Ken sat back in his chair, gasping in surprise as he glanced at Zev.
Both of them were stunned.
They didn’t expect Kelly to be so fierce.
“Don’t tell me I’m overreacting. I’m a mother too, and Jasper and Zev are my priorities. I won’t let ar go wrong,” Kelly said, turning to Ken. “I’m not against adopting Shane, but unless Clarissa is gone an
dub Lynches are completely eradicated, as long as I’m Zev’s wife, I will never let Shane become the heir of the Lockharts.”
Wade’s face turned a dark shade of anger.
“Don’t even think about it. A wolf can’t be tamed. It’s not about the child. Your wealth is your business; give it to whoever you like. Money isn’t the issue, but company shares are off–limits. Clarissa will just turn Shane into a pawn for her own gain.
Kelly didn’t believe that Wade couldn’t see through that.
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“He can stay with the Lockharts. I have no problem providing for him–his food, clothes, and daily needs. But legal custody? You can forget about it.”
Don’t delude yourself into thinking you’re helping Shane.
Right now, the best thing for Shane is for the Lockharts to give him nothing.
If the Lynches see him as useful, that child will never have a peaceful life.
Wade, furious, swayed for a moment before dropping into his chair.
He pointed at Kelly. His face was dark with anger, and then he turned to Zev. “Well done… Great. Zion, you really brought home a wife who thinks she can order around your grandfather!
“Look at this! Look! This is still my house, and it’s not her place to tell me what to do!”
Wade was truly furious–probably because no one had ever defied him like this in his entire life.
Kelly clenched her fists, trembling with anger.
Having a stubborn, unreasonable elder was truly exasperating.
“We’re family, so I’ll listen to whoever makes sense,” Zev said, giving Kelly a thumbs–up under the table.
Wade’s face turned pale, and he felt dizzy, putting a hand to his head. “Fine … fine! If you won’t take Shane, then don’t expect anything from the Lockharts. I’ll leave it all to Ken and Shane.”
He believed that this threat would scare Zev and Kelly.
Ken sighed, aware that Wade was just speaking out of anger.
“It’s up to you. In that case, get your will done and notarized soon so you don’t bring us any trouble. We don’t want your assets, and we don’t want you endangering our lives. As for Lockhart Group, if you want to destroy it, that’s your business–after all, it’s yours,” Kelly said, looking at Zev. “Let’s go home.”
Zev immediately got up and followed her without hesitation.
His wife was so fierce when she was angry.
“Zion! Where do you think you’re going? Did I say you could leave? This is your home–if someone has to go, it should be her!” Wade slammed his hand on the table, his voice stubborn and unyielding.
Zev shrugged. “If you’re going to be this unreasonable, then just pretend you never had a grandson.”
After that, he picked up Jasper and walked out without looking back.
Shane sat on the ground, watching them leave with a sense of loss in his eyes. He envied Jasper so much…
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