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Ken entered the study and brought Wade a glass of water. “It’s time for your medication.”
Wade looked at Ken and sighed. “I failed to protect Sylvester, and now, there are people who keep targeting Zion.”
“Don’t worry, Wade. I’ll use my life to protect Zion,” Ken said solemnly, as if making a vow.
Finished
Wade gazed at Ken with a pained expression. But as the head of the Lockhart family, he had no other choice.
Following the fire incident, Shawn laid low for a while, avoiding direct conflict with Lockhart Group to prevent rumors from linking him to the fire.
Zev, using this time wisely, carried out a major cleaning within Lockhart Group, replacing all the old personnel.
With Quentin handling the project department, Zev could breathe easier.
Stuart and Ken also got into a heated argument when Stuart was reported of embezzlement and other crimes related to his position. Panicked, Stuart assumed it was Ken who did it. He directly condemned Ken during the meeting, accusing him of having malicious intentions and being the culprit who killed Sylvester.
What was meant to be a serious internal meeting at Lockhart Group turned into a mockery.
Zev’s face darkened as he sat at the CEO’s desk, watching the tense confrontation between Stuart and Ken. “Zion, it was him–he’s the one who killed your father. Back when your father went to Abbysia for business, he only took Stuart with him. No one knew about your father’s schedule, and it was his own people who betrayed him! Everyone knows how Ken got to his position today! He’s been fooling Wade!”
Ken’s face turned pale as he sat in his seat, saying nothing to defend himself.
Zev’s tone was heavy as he turned his gaze toward Ken. “Is there anything you want to explain?”
Ken spoke in a low voice, “The innocent are always innocent.”
Zev looked at Stuart. “Mr. Warren, do you have any proof to back up your accusations?”
“Proof! Of course, I do!” Stuart sneered, looking at Ken. “You were the only one who came back from Abbysia alive, and I knew something was off. So, I had someone follow you!”
Stuart was anxious and kept accusing Ken relentlessly.
He threw a stack of photos onto the table.
They were taken years ago when/Stuart had someone follow Ken, capturing him meeting with a few Oasisvale men.
“Zion, you should be familiar with this guy from Oasisvale, right? This is the Phoenix of Oasisvale Lucas’s younger brother.” Stuart slammed the table. “Before Lucas became a local kingpin, he was a notorious mercenary, specializing in kidnapping millionaires. Many countries issued warrants for his arrest. And
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Ken, a guy from Seaville, was meeting with someone like that care to guess why?”
#Finished
It was obvious that with this evidence, Ken couldn’t clear his name no matter how hard he tried.
Zev’s breathing was a bit heavy, his fingers clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
He looked at Ken. “Ken, is there anything left to explain?”
Ken looked down at the photos on the table and smiled. “They’re just photos
What can they prove?”
“You’re really… determined to push things to the limit, aren’t you? You think that just because my dad’s gone, no one will be able to hold you accountable anymore?!” Zev lost his temper and jumped to his feet. only for Hanson to quickly step in and hold him back.
Without Hanson’s intervention, it seemed like Zev would have killed Ken.
Ken remained silent, sitting still.
“Get out of Lockhart Group. You’re not welcome here. If you have the nerve to leave this easily, I’ll respect you as a man,” Zev said coldly, his eyes burning with fury as he glared at Ken.
Ken stood up, straightened his suit, and looked at Zev. “I submitted my resignation first thing this morning. The HR department should have handed it over to you soon. All you need to do is sign it.”
Zev stared at Ken in fury, watching him leave.
Stuart sneered and sat back down. “Someone like him being part of the Lockhart Group is like a cancer.”
Zev squinted at Stuart. Misery loves company–you’re next.
Quentin, who had been sitting nearby, glanced at Zev with a look of satisfaction in his eyes.
Zev was decisive and ruthless, never hesitating to act. This was something he truly admired.
Stuart’s office.
After the meeting, Stuart returned to his office, smiling as he loosened his tie and gestured to his assistant to leave.
He took out his phone and made a call. “Just as you instructed … I provoked Zev into forcing Ken out.” “Ken resigned?” The man on the other end of the phone spoke in a calm, deep voice.
“Yes, he did,” Stuart replied with a smile, as if he had won.
“Great,” the man said, sounding pleased.
“Sir… Zion is really upset with me now. He’s secretly gathering evidence against me. If I stay too long, I’m afraid I won’t be able to save myself,” Stuart said, aware of Zev’s intentions. He was cunning; he knew exactly what Zev was planning./
The smartest move for him at this point was the same as Ken’s–resign on his own accord.
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“Now isn’t the right time. Stay at Lockhart Group for now. We can’t let Zion take over the company so quickly, the man on the other end of the phone replied. “If needed, I’ll step in to assist you?
Stuart let out a breath of relief. “Understood. I’ll do as you say.”
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