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Chapter 279 Great Minds Think Alike, My Dear
“The HR manager is allied with Clarissa. Just yesterday, Clarissa had a private meeting with her after returning to the Lynches,” Hanson reported as he entered Zev’s office.
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“I’ve completed the handovers with various departments and have a gosense of who’s running each. Clarissa has been embedded in the Lockhart Group for over two years. It’s improbable that she has compromised all the senior executives, as most remain loyal to Mr. Wade, probably due to their fear of arousing his suspicions.”
Zev gave a nod of acknowledgment.
“However, the issue lies with the positions below middle management. The HR manager, in particular, has placed many of her people in key roles over recent years, and addressing this will be time–consuming.”
Zev was all too aware that time was a luxury he did not have.
He needed to resolve these issues promptly before Clarissa could make her move to reclaim her position at Lockhart Group.
“Is there no quicker way to remove these people?” Zev asked, his expression troubled.
“The HR department has been strategic; not everyone they’ve placed is known to be loyal to Clarissa. Some are deeply embedded, making it a challenge to identify and deal with them efficiently,” Hanson admitted, sharing in the concern.
Kelly, seated on the sofa, watched Zev.
His furrowed brow indicated the heavy load of stress he was shouldering.
“Let’s begin with the HR manager. If we can flip her, she might provide us with a list of others,” Zev suggested quietly.
“Mr. Lockhart, are you suggesting …” Hanson trailed off.
Zev continued, “The Lockhart Group has numerous lower–level positions under her influence, and her control over them is suspect. I’ve heard her ex–husband is quite the rogue, now divorced and with three children abroad. Her salary alone wouldn’t cover their overseas tuition and living expenses without any support from him–the numbers just don’t add up.”
Hanson caught on quickly. “Mr. Lockhart, I’ll look into this.”
It was clear the HR manager’s role was not entirely above board.
It was likely she had been accepting favors or gifts in exchange for job placements.
“Let’s proceed cautiously. Once we have concrete evidence, approach her as if seeking a favor, let her make her demands, and then document any instance of bribery,” Zev instructed.
Standing with a determined look, hostility evident in his expression, Zev was ready to con. challenges head–on.
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Does Clarissa think she can return? I’ll clear out all her spies from Lockhart Group first and see how she handles that.
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As Hanson departed, Kelly watched Zev, her expression one of astonishment.
She felt as though he had grown overnight.
In Solmaris, Zev’s persistent nature made him appear rough around the edges, like a rebel thrown into an armed conflict–traits that led Lucas to doubt his role as an undercover agent.
Even back in Seaville, despite knowing his true identity, she still saw him as a rugged military man, casual and resilient.
Zev typically maintained a cool demeanor in public, yet around her, he often seemed more like an impetuous youngster.
Now, as he took the reins at Lockhart Group, Kelly was anxious about his transition but eager to support him.
Watching him tackle business challenges with a surprising adeptness, address HR issues, and devise strategies was genuinely reassuring.
Today, Zev was dressed in a tailored suit, looking sharp and attracting murmurs of approval from the staff.
For a moment, Kelly allowed herself to simply admire her husband–undeniably striking in his business attire.
Zev paused his work and caught Kelly’s gaze.
She quickly looked away, feeling her stare had been too intense.
Zev stood and walked over, squatting before her with his head on her shoulder. “Honey, why sneak glances? You’re mine. Feel free to look openly.”
Kelly blushed, caught off–guard by his playful side. “You switch back to your true self so quickly,” she noted with a mix of admiration and exasperation.
Just as Hanson left, Zev’s playful, youthful demeanor returned.
“Honey, are you concerned about me? I haven’t read this much even during my college entrance exams. Grandpa has loaded me up with so many contracts; I’m meticulous about reviewing them to avoid errors,” Zev shared softly.
Kelly smiled, amused yet impressed. “Can you make sense of all that?”
“I did study law, remember?” Zev quipped, raising an eyebrow playfully.
“Any issues so far?” Kelly inquired, curious about his findings.
Zev nodded in response to Kelly’s query, then stood and gently guided her to the desk, where he pulled her onto his lap.
“Why are you pushing yourself so hard?” Kelly asked, affectionately patting Zev’s head.
“This contract here, buried in the stack, is dated six months ago, and this specific clause is exploiting a legal loophole. It seems the project was initially negotiated by the project department and likely rejected by Grandpa. Now, they probably think I’m clueless and have slipped in a problematic project for me to
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His intensity when he focused was almost imposing, and Kelly felt a wave of intimidation mixed with admiration.
“Maybe you should use this as an opportunity to make a statement. It could serve as a warning to others,” Kelly suggested softly, her voice a mere whisper.
Zev looked at her and kissed her cheek. “Great minds think alike, my dear.”
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