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Kelly recalled a past incident when Oscar’s mother, Hannah, was causing trouble for Melody and had brought up Willa.
It dawned on her that Willa must have been the nanny at Oscar’s residee all this time.
The Wagners seemed unaffected, but Kelly wondered who could so quickly influence a nanny who had been with the Wagners for so long.
“It’s okay. Everyone can take a break. Since Jasper isn’t here right now, we don’t really need a nanny. Take a few days off,” Kelly suggested.
Willa seemed quite pleased with this, nodding with a smile. “Okay, Madam, I’ll head home first.”
Once Willa had departed, Kelly did not hesitate to reach out to Caden via WhatsApp.
Zev had always assured her of Caden’s reliability, and in situations like this, it was wise to utilize such connections.
“Could you check on our nanny, Willa, for me? Thanks,” she texted.
Caden’s response came quickly, playful yet prompt: “How will you thank me?”
Kelly replied, “How about I cook and have you over for a meal?”
“Deal,” Caden agreed.
Meanwhile, at Lockhart Mansion, Zev continued to stay outside, a display of his resolve.
Inside, the elderly butler, unable to stand the sight, repeatedly confronted Wade.
“Mr. Wade, Mr. Zion has endured so much already. Can’t you show a little compassion?” the butler pleaded.
Wade scoffed. “If he can’t handle this, how can he handle running the company?”
“Mr. Wade, do you not care at all?” The butler persisted.
Wade became silent. While Zion was his grandson, and he could not be entirely indifferent, his personal detachment from raising Zev left him doubtful of Zev’s potential.
Wade had deep confidence in Ken, whom he had raised, believing firmly in his capabilities.
However, Zev, freshly out of the military and known for his stern and tough persona, did not appear to Wade as someone fit to navigate the complexities of the Lockhart Group’s leadership.
“All right, let him in,” Wade sighed deeply, acknowledging the inevitable.
He could not entrust the empire he had built to an outsider. Handing it over to Zev, even if it risked his ruin, was the only viable option he saw.
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He entered the living room and faced Wade. “Grandpa”
“Hmph, you want control of the company?” Wade’s tone was skeptical.
“Yes,” Zev replied firmly.
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“I’ll give you a chance. Address the current issues within the company, take over the projects Clarissa was handling, and bring them to successful completion. If you can manage that, I’ll hand over the company’s leadership to you.”
The old butler, overhearing the conversation, felt a surge of concern.
The Lockhart Group was riddled with internal strife and external challenges. The HR department was in turmoil, colluding with lower–level employees. Without any management experience, how could Zev stabilize the situation? Suppressing negative news online was one thing, but quelling the internal unrest was another beast entirely.
Moreover, the projects under Clarissa’s watch were substantial.
She had cemented her position within the company through her exceptional work, setting a high standard. With the projects intertwined with StarTech and closely associated with Clarissa, a sudden change in leadership would likely invite unreasonable demands and potential collusion with Clarissa.
So, this would be extremely hard.
“Sure,” Zev accepted the challenge without hesitation.
Wade looked surprised, perhaps even a bit concerned by his own harsh conditions.
“Are you sure?” he asked Zev for confirmation.
“Sure.” Zev checked the time. “There’s nothing urgent right now, so I’ll head back.”
As Zev left, the old butler sighed and shook his head, parting with words of understanding. “Zion, don’t hold this against your grandfather. Business is a tough world. He’s testing you, making it hard to see if you’re up to the challenge.”
Zev nodded in acknowledgment.
After Zev’s departure, the butler returned to Wade in the living room. “Mr. Wade, remember his father had started his own successful company even before graduating. Mr. Zion will certainly be no less capable.”
Wade exhaled slowly. “Let’s hope so,” he murmured.
At the Lockhart Group, Ken encountered Zev and Kelly stepping into the elevator alongside another individual.
“Mr. Morris,” the person greeted Ken with a smile.
Ken also entered the elevator and eyed Zev. “Aren’t you going to introduce us?”
“Grandpa has agreed to let me temporarily manage Lockhart Group,” Zev started, his voice carrying a
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Ken nodded in understanding.
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Aware that Zev would not trust him easily, he recognized that Zev had strategically brought someone from outside, specifically poached from Sidney.
“I heard Mr. Wade set tough conditions. Are you sure you can handle it?” Ken queried, half–hoping Zev might seek his assistance.
However, Zev remained silent, not responding to Ken’s probe.
As the elevator reached its destination and the doors slid open, Ken was about to exit when he remembered something important. “By the way, there’s a business association banquet tomorrow night. It’s a crucial networking event, and you must attend and bring your wife along,” he advised.
“That’s how this circle operates. Networking is key, and the social dynamic among the wives is also pivotal.”
Zev frowned slightly, knowing well that Kelly was not fond of such social gatherings.
“We will go,” Kelly affirmed, looking up at Zev with a supportive smile.
As Ken departed, Kelly squeezed Zev’s hand reassuringly. “Whatever decision you make, I support you.”
With that affirmation, they both knew there was nothing to fear.
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