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“Son?” Charles sneered, looking at Caden.
Caden tensed up, stammering, “N–No… It’s a long story.
Charles ignored him.
Zev stared at Charles, finally calming down before speaking. “You’re not Charles…”
Charles was Zev’s comrade. After Zev’s return, Charles took his place in Oasisvale.
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At first, Zev thought that the Charles in front of him and the Charles in question had the same name, but when he saw his military badge last time, the date of birth and name engraved on it clearly showed that he was his comrade…
This meant the Charles before him had assumed someone else’s identity.
Charles didn’t respond to Zev. There was nothing he could say..
“Charles? Where are you going?” Seeing Charles leave the room, Caden hurried after him.
Thinking Charles was upset about him having a son, Caden quickly tried to explain. “Let me explain. That kid. I really can explain!”
Kelly stood in the doorway, watching Charles and Caden before turning to Zev with a puzzled look. “So. that’s… Caden’s…”
“His boyfriend,” Zev answered.
Kelly nodded before sitting down beside Zev and glancing at his wrapped–up hands. “It should be quiet now, right? Want to take them off? Aren’t you feeling hot?”
Zev quickly hid his hands behind his back. “That’s not happening…”
This success was all thanks to his acting.
Kelly chuckled helplessly and then rested her head on Zev’s lap.
Zev took a deep breath. “Honey, no one’s around. Aren’t you going to yell at me?
“I can explain, too. Those women who were drinking with me were all hired by Kasper. They have nothing to do with me. I just had a drink.” He swore.
Kelly didn’t respond to him.
She still trusted him, at least this much.
“Honey…” Zev was still a little anxious.
“I trust you,” Kelly whispered.
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Zev froze for a moment, looking down at Kelly before grinning. “That’s my wife–always sceing the bigger picture! Like they say, behind every successful man is an incredible woman!”
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Kelly rolled her eyes. “Stop with the bragging, you’re not successful yet.”
Zev smiled. “It’s just a matter of time. Trust your man.”
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“Oscar said… at the scene of this arson, they found similarities with the method used in the fire that happened to my parents.” Kelly’s voice was a little hoarse.
After all these years, could this new fire bring a breakthrough in the case?
Zev looked at Kelly with concern and gently pulled her into his arms. “Trust the police. They’ll get to the bottom of it.”
Kelly nodded.
“Zion, what’s going on?” Kelly was about to rest for a bit when Ken and Quentin showed up with Wade.
“You did really well this time. Very brave,” Wade said, praising Zev with a hint of guilt and concern.
There had been tension between Wade and Zev before, because of Clarissa and the project team, but this time… Wade took the initiative to make amends.
Zev glanced at Wade but didn’t say anything.
“Zion, you should rest properly…” Wade looked older by the day, his hands trembling as if they could barely lift.
When you reached a certain age, no amount of money could buy you more time.
Now, all he had left was his wealth to extend his life.
“Grandpa, I’m fine… Just rest at home. Don’t worry about me.” Zev couldn’t help but soften, offering comforting words.
“All right, all right … when you’re discharged, come home. I’ll have the chef make something delicious for you to help you recover,” Wade said quietly.
He wanted to have a proper talk with Zev.
The distance between them–the rift–had grown too wide.
“Okay.” Zev nodded.
“Mr. Wade, let’s head back for now. You’ve seen it yourself, Zion’s fine,” Ken said, glancing at Zev.
Wade’s health… It was obvious he might not have much time left.
He hoped that the rift between them could be healed, at least… so that Wade could leave in peace.
“Alright … ” Wade nodded. Before he left, he glanced back at Kelly.
Kelly remained silent, and though Wade seemed to want to say something, he eventually decided against
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With a sigh, Wade let Ken push him out.
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Wade had always been proud and stubborn, refusing to humble himself.
Even now, he wouldn’t lower himself to his grandson or granddaughter–in–law.
“You did a great job this time.” Quentin couldn’t help but compliment Zev.
He had made the right choice in Zev, who had returned the favor in a significant way.
With the Sommers and the Monroes backing Zev, Quentin’s work would be much easier.
Now, he had the strength to go after the projects Shawn had taken from him.
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“They were the fools, handing me the leverage on a silver platter,” Zev chuckled, explaining that he had just played them at their own game.
“From what I know about Shawn, he wouldn’t be that foolish,” Quentin shook his head.
However, Shawn was still a tough opponent.
“Clarissa isn’t foolish enough to make a mistake like that, either,” Kelly added, shaking her head as well.
“Clarissa and Beau already have bad blood between them. That divide–and–conquer tactic… is working,” Zev raised an eyebrow.
He was well aware that Clarissa and Shawn had nothing to do with the accident this time.
Too bad Beau’s screw–ups would still be blamed on them.
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