Chapter 246 Ken Advises Kelly and Zev To Divorce
“She’s my wife, not some irrelevant person,” Zev said angrily.
“Then get out with her!” Wade was truly furious.
Ken, worried that Wade might make an excessive decision in his anger, quickly stopped Zev. “I’ll make sure Kelly gets home safely. You should go with Mr. Wade first.”
Zev sneered coldly. “Do you think you’re trustworthy?”
“Zev, listen to him.” Kelly signaled for him to go ahead.
Zev couldn’t afford to fall into Clarissa’s trap on the very first day.
Clarissa was too clever–she knew that provoking Mr. Wade would be more effective.
Zev frowned but nodded. “Message me when you get home.”
Kelly nodded in response.
As Zev left with Wade, Clarissa shot Kelly a provocative look. “You’re bound to fail.”
“It’s too early to make bold claims. Kelly remained unfazed by Clarissa’s taunt.
Clarissa scoffed mockingly and walked away.
Ken raised his hand, motioning for Kelly to follow him.
“I want to know–why did you help me today?” Kelly wanted to talk to Ken.
“The Lockhart Group belongs to Zion. No one can take it away,” Ken said firmly.
Kelly studied Ken before speaking again. “I’ve heard of your capabilities–they’re impressive. Ever since Zev’s father passed away, Mr. Wade’s health has been declining, and you’ve single–handedly held up Lockhart Group. The company wouldn’t be where it is today without you. Could you imagine someone like you, a key contributor, quietly supporting Lockhart Group without any personal agenda? Do you think I’d believe that?”
She didn’t think Ken was some selfless saint either.
“Mr. Wade was kind to me, and I owe Zion. Protecting Lockhart Group and everything his father left for him… is my duty,” Ken spoke plainly, without any deliberate emotion.
Kelly couldn’t see through Ken.
He seemed to straddle the line between good and evil, making it impossible to tell which of his words were true and which were false.
“Clarissa is determined to take over the Lockharts,” Kelly remarked as they stepped out of the elevator.
Ken nodded. “That’s why Zion must stay in Lockhart Group and put in real effort. He listens to you the most, so I need you to talk to him. This belongs to the Lockharts–it shouldn’t be taken by outsiders. Tell
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He was Clarissa’s son.
“But that child isn’t even-” Kelly started to say that Shane wasn’t Zev’s son.
Yet she still couldn’t fully trust Ken, so she held back.
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“Mr. Wade is set in his beliefs, and nothing will change his mind,” Ken said, watching Kelly closely. “Right now, Zion needs to follow his lead. Kelly, you’re a smart person. Would you be willing to endure a little for now… temporarily divorce Zion so Mr. Wade can see his sincerity?”
As they stepped out of the company building, Ken finally voiced what he had been holding back.
“I’m sorry, but Mr. Wade is in the late stages of cancer. After surgery, the cancer cells spread and metastasized. He doesn’t have much time left… If you’re truly confident in your feelings for Zion, could you
“No,” Kelly interrupted him immediately.
“I won’t sacrifice my marriage with Zev,” she told Ken firmly.
“Even if Zev loses everything from the Lockharts? Even if Mr. Wade writes a will, leaving it all to Shane? Even if, as a minor, Clarissa will legally inherit everything as his mother, and then step by step, she destroys Lockhart Group and drags it into ruin… you’d still refuse?” Ken asked, his brows furrowed.
He was morally coercing Kelly.
“If you’re truly confident in Zev, why not … listen to me just this once?” Ken sighed and continued, “I’ve been by Mr. Wade’s side for over 20 years–I know him too well. If I weren’t afraid myself … I would never have come to beg you.”
Begging her to prioritize the bigger picture and temporarily divorce.
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“There’s one more thing–I advise you don’t turn your back on the inheritance. Let go of your so–called pride and agree to Mr. Wade’s request for a paternity test for your child with Zion. Secure the Lockharts‘ assets for your child in a legitimate and legal way. This is not the time for stubbornness. You and the Lockharts have a deep grudge—are you really willing to hand over what rightfully belongs to your son to Clarissa and her child? That’s an irrational choice.”
Ken believed Kelly was being foolish in this regard.
Kelly fell silent.
She hadn’t completely dismissed his words.
Now was indeed not the time for prideful defiance …
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