As Ken entered his office, Stuart barged in.
“Mr. Warren, you can’t just barge in like this.“.
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“What’s the meaning of this, Ken? Emergent Corp has handled the Eastvale project from the start. Why are you suddenly stepping in?” Stuart demanded angrily.
“My actions reflect Mr. Wade’s intentions,” Ken replied nonchalantly, his tone laced with arrogance.
Stuart was visibly enraged. “Ken, do you really think you’re one of the Lockharts? Your last name is Morris, not Lockhart! You’re just Mr. Wade’s pet!”
Ken leaned back in his chair, staring coldly at Stuart. With a smirk, he retorted, “You’re not even worth as much as a pet…
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“Ken!” Stuart lunged at Ken, but both assistants held him back.
“What are you so smug about, Ken? If it weren’t for your cowardice, Sylvester wouldn’t have died in Abbysia! If Sylvester were still alive, you wouldn’t have a place in Lockhart Group!” Stuart’s anger was palpable.
“A traitorous coward, that’s what you are!”
Stuart was livid. In his youth, he was brash and fearless, but after witnessing Sylvester’s capabilities at Lockhart Group, he had become a firm believer in his potential to lead them to greatness.
But Sylvester’s death had left Stuart disillusioned. Over the years, his ego had ballooned, thinking he alone was vital to the company’s success, with Zev being unworthy of their legacy.
This was the classic delusion of a self–proclaimed hero.
Ken stared at Stuart, his tone measured. “If you have complaints, take them up with Mr Wade. If you’re truly competent, convince him to hand the company to you. Otherwis dub you’re just barking up the wrong tree.”
Stuart glared at Ken, still fuming, but Ken’s assistant quickly pushed him out of the office.
Standing outside, Stuart continued to curse.
His assistant whispered, “Mr. Warren, Ken is too arrogant, and Mr. Wade listens to him. If we don’t get rid of him, dealing with Zion will just benefit him.”
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Stuart’s face darkened.
The assistant’s words were clearly making sense.
“Mr. Warren!“.
From the elevator, Clarissa’s assistant rushed in, frantic.
“Mr. Warren, Ms. Clarissa is stuck at the police station, surrounded by reporters, and Zev refuses to back down. She needs your help.”
Stuart frowned, confused as to why Clarissa had foolishly provoked Zev.
“Mr. Warren has more important matters to attend to. Ms. Clarissa should handle this herself,” the assistant said sternly, steering Stuart away. Now wasn’t the time to clash with Zev.
After all, they intended to use Zev to deal with Ken first.
At the police station.
Clarissa waited confidently. Once Stuart arrived, Zev would have to show respect, given that Stuart was a longtime veteran of the company.
Half an hour passed, and the crowd of reporters and onlookers kept growing. Stuart had yet to show up.
Beau was growing impatient. “Clarissa, after all, Zion is Shane’s father. We’re family. Let’s settle this matter and move on.”
Clarissa frowned, glaring at Zev. “Do you really have to push this far?”
Zev ignored her, holding Kelly’s hand affectionately.
“You’ve always been the one pushing things too far,” Kelly interjected on Zev’s behalf. “Let’s proceed according to protocol.”
Clarissa frowned, glancing at her phone. Why wasn’t Stuart here yet?
“What’s going on? Why are you at the police station? This is a disgrace! You’ve tarnished Lockhart Group’s reputation!” Stuart finally arrived from the entrance.
He knew he couldn’t afford to offend Zev but also recognized Clarissa’s usefulness.
Originally, he didn’t intend to bother with Clarissa, but someone influential backing the Lynches had personally approached him, leaving him with no choice.
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Seeing Stuart, Clarissa breathed a sigh of relief, smirking at Zev, ready for a show.
Beau also seemed relieved, casually pocketing his phone.
He had contacted that influential person, hoping to settle the matter, as it was bad for everyone if it escalated further.
“Mr. Warren, why are you here?” Clarissa’s acting skills were impeccable.
It seemed she wasn’t aware Stuart would come.
“Mr. Warren is a veteran of the company. It’s rare for him to intervene. He must be here because of Zev’s impulsive actions, tarnishing Lockhart Group’s image and causing the stock to plummet,” Clarissa said with a smile, attempting to pressure Stuart into suppressing Zev.
Zev was just a figurehead CEO. Real power and connections within the company were in Stuart’s hands.
“Zion, you were indeed impulsive this time,” Stuart said in a tone of seasoned authority.
“Indeed, I’ve already reprimanded him. Unfortunately, his righteous disposition from his military days is deeply ingrained.” Kelly stood by Zev’s side, smiling. “No need to worry about this incident. Lockhart Group’s public image has already dramatically improved.”
Stuart was visibly displeased. “I’m talking to your husband. You don’t need to interrupt.”
“In our family, women have the final say. After all, men are born of women, not from cracks in rocks. Respect and courtesy towards women are essential.” Kelly responded firmly.
“That’s right, in our house, my wife’s word is law!” Zev chimed in enthusiastically.
The couple worked in perfect harmony, aiming to make Stuart think Zev was a useless puppet, thereby encouraging conflict between Stuart and Ken.
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