hapter 420 She Intends to Remarry
When Kelly left work, It was already past 11:00 p.m.
She felt drained, a deep exhaustion that left her lightheaded and on the verge of collapse.
Her phone had been cerily quiet. The longer Zev went without reaching out to her, the more uneasy Kelle became.
Before he left, Zev had promised her that everything would be fine.
But now, with no news from him for so long, Kelly couldn’t shake the rising anxiety inside her.
“Kelly, you should rest. I’ll pick you up early tomorrow,” Hanson said as he drove her home, his voice full of concern. It was clear he’d noticed how much she had been handling alone in recent days. “Don’t worry, Mr. Lockhart will be fine. No news is the best news.”
Kelly nodded, knowing he was probably right. But without hearing from Zev, peace was hard to find.
“Hanson, I know these past days have been tough for you too. Luckily, I can still count on Hanson. He’s been working late and getting up early to drive me.
“Please, Kelly, don’t mention it. It’s my job,” Hanson replied, stepping out of the car to open her door.
Kelly got out, watching him drive away before heading inside.
The house felt emptier than ever. Jasper and Shane were staying with Caden, and Kelly couldn’t shake the feeling that she’d been neglecting the kids lately. She had to keep her guards up against the nanny.
“Mrs. Lockhart, welcome home,” the nanny said, her voice quivering slightly as she appeared from the hallway.
Kelly narrowed her eyes. “Nancy, what’s going on? Why do you look so nervous?”
Nancy froze for a moment, then quickly waved her hands. “N–nothing’s wrong.”
Kelly stood still, scanning the room as she gave Nancy a sharp look.
Something about the nanny was off. This wasn’t the first time Kelly had felt uneasy, especially when Faye and Connor had pointed out Nancy’s odd behavior with Jasper. Kelly had been careful not to let catch onto her suspicions. But now, with Zev gone, Nancy’s actions stood out more than ever.
anyone
“Nancy, haven’t you been getting enough rest lately? You should take care of yourself. I’ve left some supplements in the storage room–help yourself,” Kelly said gently, trying to test the nanny’s conscience.
She and Zev had been kind to Nancy, so if she had any decency, it would show now.
Nancy’s face went pale as she lowered her head, her voice breaking. “Okay… Thank you, Mrs. Lockhart. I’ve just been distracted these past few days… I heard about what happened to Mr. Lockhart, and I … I’ve been a
little off.”
Kelly gave a small nod and walked toward the living room.
Nancy hesitated, then spoke up hurriedly. “Mrs. Lockhart … with Mr. Lockhart’s accident, the house feels so
stay somewhere else for a wh empty. I’m sure it’s weighing on you too. Would you like to…
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Nancy’s words were carefully chosen, but Kelly already knew
The person behind the nanny was likely involved in everything that had happened to ad someone from the Wagners:
From the moment Kelly had noticed the nanny’s strange behavior, especially when she’d tried to Jasper with a slow acting drug, Kelly had suspected the Wagners were behind it.
They didn’t want to kill Jasper–just to make him weak and easy to control
If something happened to Kelly, all of Zev’s shares in Lockhart Group would go to Jasper. Then, 23 Zei uncles, the Wagners would take control. They would take Jasper away and raise him to become the most obedient puppet.
Just the thought of that was terrifying
Kelly managed a bitter smile. In high society, family ties meant little. When it came to power and profit, blood was just a tool.
“Nancy, I’m fine. You should go home and rest,” Kelly said softly, signaling the end of the conversation
She had a feeling that tonight could be the night something would happen to her. She had been managing Lockhart Group well, handling the crisis with skill. But that made her enemies nervous.
“Mrs. Lockhart …” Nancy suddenly blocked Kelly’s path, panic evident on her face. “Why don’t you go to your room and rest? I’ll make you something for a late–night snack.”
Nancy hurried into the house, her hands trembling.
Kelly stopped her before she could go far. “Nancy, you’ve worked hard these past few days. I’ll make something myself. You should go home.”
Nancy was on the verge of tears, clearly rattled. Kelly smiled gently at her. “Nancy, raising a child on your own can’t be easy. Your child is still overseas, right? Why don’t you take some time off? Go visit your child.”
Nancy gripped her hands tightly, sweat dripping from her face as she watched Kelly walking in.
But just as Kelly was about to step inside, she heard someone calling her name from outside. “Kelly!” It was Shawn, calling out to her urgently.
He had just parked his car and was hurrying toward the house.
Kelly frowned, realizing the danger was closer than she thought. They couldn’t wait to get rid of her.
She quickly went to the door, but just as she opened it, Nancy dashed into the kitchen, clearly in a panic. She turned off the gas, opened the kitchen window, and started pulling out electrical plugs.
It became clear–Nancy had intended to cause a fire. She was planning to kill Kelly.
But something seemed to have snapped inside her. Perhaps it was the realization that Kelly and Zev had treated her well. For a moment, her conscience caught up with her, and she hesitated.
Kelly stood at the door, her eyes scanning the room as she braced for whatever might happen next.
Nancy didn’t know it, but Kelly had installed hidden cameras around the house after the with Jasper.
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“Kelly!” Shawn called again, his voice full of worry. When he saw that Kelly was safe, he exhaled in relief
“You’re out this late. Is everything okay?” Kelly asked, her brow furrowing in curiosity.
Shawn shook his head. “No, everything’s fine.”
Kelly opened the door wider. “You said you had something to tell me the other day?
Shawn, looking unusually serious, shook his head.
Someone had been tapping his phone.
“Actually, with what happened to Zev, I thought you might need help. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask me,” Shawn said, his voice sincere, his eyes fixed on her.
“Thank you,” Kelly replied, understanding the implication.
“Kelly… If Zev really is gone, have you thought about remarriage?” Shawn asked, his voice tense and almost desperate.
He was warning her to choose wisely, as her answer would determine her future.
If Kelly agreed to the idea of remarriage, at least for now, her life would be safe.
The delay would buy them time until Zev could return.
Kelly met his gaze and smiled faintly. “I’m just a woman. If Zev isn’t here, I can’t manage all of this on my own. I need help… I’m so tired.”
Shawn let out a quiet sigh of relief. “Kelly, trust me. As long as I’m here, I’ll protect you and Jasper.”
He stepped closer, taking her hand gently and slipping a note into her palm. “I know it’s hard for you right now, but I’ll wait. I’ll wait for you to come through this.”
Kelly closed her hand around the note, looking up at him. “Thank you, Shawn.”
Shawn smiled softly. “You must be exhausted. Get some rest tonight. If you need anything, call me first.”
Kelly nodded, her voice soft with agreement,
Shawn, reading her response, leaned in and embraced her gently, patting her back.
Inside the car, the driver watched the interaction closely, listening to the hidden surveillance device he had been using to monitor them.
He then dialed a number. “Boss, it seems that Kelly and Shawn are quite close. Kelly doesn’t seem capable of handling the company, and she intends to remarry, allowing Shawn to help her…”
Once the call ended, the nanny received a call of her own.
“Cancel the plan for now. Don’t make a move on Kelly just yet.”
The nanny sighed in relief, her shoulders slumping as she sank to the floor.
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That’s great news
The ones pulling the strings knew the truth. If Kelly married Shawn, it would be the perfect way to bring everything under the Wagners‘ control,
After all, it would look suspicious if Zev and Kelly were both met with unfortunate circumstances while the Wagners were the ones to benefit from it.
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