Chapter 296 Zev Taking Over the Lockhart Group
“You’ve really outdone yourself. I never thought you’d stoop so low as to use a child.”
Wade’s voice crackled with anger as he confronted Zev in the study,
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“It’s not my fault. I didn’t say anything.” Zev replied with a shrug, his tone indifferent.
Wade stared at him, frustrated and at a loss for how to respond, his finger pointed accusingly at him. “How did you manage to take control so fast? If Ken hadn’t stepped in, you would’ve ended up spilling everything yourself.”
Zev didn’t argue. Revealing Shane’s true identity had been the quickest way to strike against Clarissa.
It had been his last resort, though Zev had hoped to handle Clarissa differently. It would’ve taken longer, but he wasn’t in a rush.
A woman like Clarissa wasn’t invincible.
What truly mattered was finding out who was backing the Lynches.
“I’ve already discovered the HR manager’s weakness. She gave me the list of people Clarissa planted within Lockhart Group. Hanson spent the whole afternoon gathering intel on almost everyone. I’ve already arranged for those individuals to resign voluntarily.”
Zev had taken the gentlest, least confrontational approach possible.
If those people wanted to stay in Seaville, they sure as hell wouldn’t oppose Lockhart Group.
Wade was surprised by how quickly Zev had moved, but there was no praise in his words. “Hmph, this is just the beginning. Anyone with half a brain would’ve done the same. Don’t get cocky over something so small; the real challenges are still ahead.”
Wade’s intention was to prepare Zev for what was to come, but he had never been one to sugarcoat the truth.
“If you plan to protect me forever, fine, I’ll stay a pampered rich kid who never faces any real challenges. But if you expect me to fight my own battles, then give me full control. Don’t interfere in my life, especially not with my family,” Zev said firmly, locking eyes with Wade, hoping he would follow through and hand over complete authority.
Wade remained silent for a long time, contemplating before speaking. “I can’t manage you anymore … Pick a day, and call a press conference.”
It seemed that Wade had finally decided to step aside and let Zev take charge.
Zev nodded, standing up. “Grandpa, you should rest. I’m heading home now. My wife is still cooking dinner.”
Wade waved him off impatiently. “Get out, get out.”
As Zev reached the door, he paused, teasing, “Grandpa, do you want me to leave Jasper here with you?”
“Hmph, I don’t trust you or Kelly to look after him. You spoil him and let him eat junk food,” Wade muttered, clearly unwilling to let the child leave.
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“Alright, you can keep him, then.”
Zev closed the door behind him as he left.
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At the Lynches‘, Clarissa was in a frenzy, throwing things around in frustration.
Regina was holding her son, trying her best to soothe him, but the child was terrified, crying loudly.
“Shut up! Stop crying and get out!” Clarissa snapped, growing increasingly irritated by the sound of the child’s wailing.
Regina, now on edge, snapped back. “What’s your problem? What did my son ever do to you? Are you out of your mind?”
Clarissa shot Regina a glare, her fury palpable. “You can leave too! Useless.”
Regina’s face flushed with anger. “Who do you think you are? If you’re so great, why hasn’t Zev married you? You think you’re so special, but you’re the one who came up with those ridiculous ideas. You had them have a child through a surrogate, and now that the child isn’t even yours, you’re upset? You blame everyone but yourself, and you take it out on your own family…
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Seething with rage, Clarissa raised her hand to strike Regina, but Regina swiftly ducked behind Beau. “Dad, she’s trying to hit me!”
Beau’s face darkened with anger. “Enough! If you want to hit someone, do it outside.”
Clarissa turned to Beau, her voice urgent. “Dad, what are we going to do now? Ken’s helping Zion take control of Lockhart Group. If it falls into Zev’s hands, everything will be ruined!”
Clarissa was deeply concerned that Wade would leave no shares for Shane.
“What’s the rush? The toughest ones in the Lockhart family were Wade and Sylvester. Sylvester’s gone, and Wade doesn’t have much time left. Zion’s just a fool who came back from the military. What does he know? Without Ken, he wouldn’t even be able to gain control of the company. If Lockhart Group ends up in Zev’s hands, that’s actually a good thing,” Beau said, convinced that this turn of events would work in their favor.
Clarissa gritted her teeth, clearly frustrated. “I just can’t accept it. I went through so much to have that child!”
“Enough of your whining. Who are you going to complain to about it?” Beau snapped, banging his hand on the table to regain control of the situation. “The boss says the Lynches have been making too much fuss lately. We need to keep a low profile. Wait until Zion takes over the company. When that happens, if he messes things up, we’ll have our shot.”
Clarissa nodded reluctantly.
“The key is to get rid of Ken. He’s a clever old fox. If he continues to help Zion, it will be tough to make a move.” Clarissa thought of Ken as the real threat.
“Ken doesn’t pose a threat. I’ll talk to the boss. Just stay calm and wait for my update,” Beau reassured her, urging Clarissa to be patient.
“Two years ago, when Zion and Kelly disappeared, it was Ken who kept blocking us. That was the perfect time to get rid of him. I don’t understand why the boss never allowed us to deal with Ken. What’s their relationship?” Clarissa asked, her curiosity growing.
