Chapter 408 Using Clarissa
When Kelly returned to the hotel room, Zev was still on a video call with Hanson.
“Mr. Zion, you were right,” Hanson said, his tone fight with frustration. “I just took a sick leave, and already someone’s trying to get rid of me. Someone messed with my work today. There’s a complaint against me, but Mr. Ashford suppressed it for now. Once it starts, though, I don’t know how long I can hold on.”
Hanson had been careful, handling everything himself, but hidden attacks were impossible to defend. against.
Zev leaned back against the bed, rubbing his temples. “You need to be extra careful right now. I can’t be there, and the company needs someone I can trust.”
Hanson nodded. “Don’t worry, Mr. Zion. Even if something happens, and I need to leave the company for a while, I’ll make sure to arrange for someone trustworthy to take over.”
Zev exhaled in relief. “I trust you.”
There were so few people he could trust anymore. This was a critical time. He needed someone reliable to stay in the company.
“Mr. Zion, there’s one more thing… ” Hanson hesitated before speaking again. “I promise I won’t betray you, but I need to tell you … a Wagner Group guy tried to recruit me.”
Zev’s face darkened. He’d suspected it, but hearing it still made him furious.
“And the name?” Zev’s voice was cold, controlled.
“Stuart,” Hanson murmured.
Zev frowned deeply. “I see.”
Kelly set the late–night snack on the table, then sat next to Zev, her eyes full of concern as she watched him.
Once the call ended, Kelly walked over, gently rubbing Zev’s face. “Supper.”
“Wait. You got me supper?” Zev jumped out of bed and glanced at the food. “This isn’t what I like…
Kelly, who always spoiled Zev, would’ve only gotten him his favorites. While a few of the dishes were what he liked, most of them looked like leftovers, packed up.
“Honey … Who did you eat with? You even got me leftovers?” Zev asked, his eyes teasing.
Kelly shot him a knowing look. “No one touched it. Just eat it.”
Zev, not giving up, pouted. “Honey, don’t you love me anymore? You didn’t even bring me when you met your friend. Do I embarrass you?”
Kelly ignored him, her tone flat. “Fine, you don’t have to eat it.”
Zev wasn’t ready to let it go. He grabbed Kelly and pulled her close. “Honey … you’re making me feel
insecure.”
Kelly sighed, sitting on Zev’s lap, resigning herself to his persistence. “Vincent’s here on. siness trip. He wanted to meet me to thank me for helping him.”
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Zev’s face instantly darkened, suspicion flashing in his eyes. “Then why didn’t you tell me?
Kelly squeezed his chin gently. “Because you’re petty and jealous. Her eyes were firm. Stop asking
Zev’s frustration simmered, but it killed his appetite.
He stood up and swept Kelly into his arms, pinning her down onto the bed. “Looks like I have to try harder, or someone else will steal you away, honey!”
Zev’s insecurity was palpable. With the company in turmoil and so few he could trust, the idea of losing Kelly left him feeling completely vulnerable.
If someone took her now, he’d truly be left with nothing.
Kelly smiled helplessly, knowing how deep Zev’s insecurity ran.
After a long pause, she spoke up. “Zev, let’s have a second child.”
A pregnancy would cover their divorce plan and protect their assets.
It would also give Zev some sense of security.
She couldn’t just run away with a child in her belly, after all.
Zev hesitated, then kissed Kelly deeply, his lips hungry as if trying to consume her.
The night passed in a blur of little conversation, but Zev kept pushing, twisting and turning with her. He seemed determined to make her pregnant before dawn.
By the time they were done, Kelly was utterly exhausted, too weak to even protest. She fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, Zev’s voice cut through the quiet. “Honey … is today your ovulation day?” Without hesitation, he picked her up and carried her into the bathroom, his hands already exploring.
Kelly groaned, frustrated. “Making a baby requires a scientific approach. Not … whatever this is.” She winced, rubbing her sore back. “You wore me out until 2 a.m. How do you have so much energy?”
Zev raised an eyebrow, grinning. “Had to show you what your husband’s made of.”
Kelly, brushing her teeth, muttered around the foam. “Sorry, sperm’s most active when you’ve abstained for five to seven days.”
Zev scoffed. “You’re lying.”
Kelly wasn’t in the mood to argue. “I’m hungry.”
Only then did Zev release her, dialing room service for breakfast.
Just as Kelly finished brushing her teeth, her phone rang.
A number she didn’t recognize.
“Hello?”
“Kelly it’s me, Clarissa.”
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Kelly’s eyebrow arched. She knew she had her.
Since Wade’s death, Kelly had carefully crafted her plan. First, she staged a fake divorce to protect her wealth. Then she secretly partnered with Vincent, ensuring someone would look after Zev
Now, it was time to deal with Clarissa.
Kelly had bet that Clarissa had no options left.
Clarissa had contacted her several times, and just the day before, Eric had reached out, promising to help Kelly get her revenge.
That meant the people behind the scenes were seeing Clarissa as a threat and someone they needed to eliminate.
Clarissa had no choice but to ask Kelly for help.
And Kelly, seeing the opening, was ready to extend an offer.
“I’ve arrived at Armend Island. The people behind the scenes are still watching. How are we meeting?” Clarissa’s voice trembled with tension, urgency thick in her words.
“Here’s the plan, Ms. Lynch,” Kelly’s voice was calm, controlled. “Put on the janitor’s uniform, mask up, switch identities with the cleaning staff. Then come to the 18th floor and find me.”
and
Kelly glanced at the clock. “I’ve made arrangements with the cleaning crew. Just wait in the room.”
“Kelly… this better not be a setup” Clarissa’s voice sharpened, tinged with a thinly veiled threat. “If you set me up, I swear I’ll make you regret it.”
“If you don’t trust me, feel free to back out of the deal,” Kelly said flatly, no emotion in her words.
“I’ll do it,” Clarissa snapped, desperation in her eyes.
She was out of options.
Zev had been sent away on an errand, leaving Clarissa to slip into the room, now disguised as a janitor.
She studied Kelly cautiously as she entered. “What do you want to know?”
Kelly gestured to the chair. “I want to know who’s backing Beau.”
Kelly’s voice was steady, but the question carried weight. The man she was asking about had orchestrated Sylvester’s kidnapping years ago.
“That person is very cautious,” Clarissa replied, lowering her voice. “Only my father has direct contact with him. I learned a few things by accident. Because of the things he had me do, I became too involved. Now, he wants me gone.”
She tried to downplay the danger, but Kelly could see through it. This was the same person who had used Clarissa to get close to Zev, hoping to exploit Shane’s shares in the Lockhart family company.
When Clarissa failed, she became nothing more than a liability.
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“Then tell me everything you know,” Kelly said, her brow furrowed. “If you’re still holding back, we have ne reason to work together.”
Clarissa’s fists clenched as she pulled off her mask, locking eyes with Kelly. “It’s connected to the Wagners
Kelly scoffed, bitter laughter escaping her.
Of course. The Wagners were involved.
This was the confirmation Kelly had been waiting for.
“Is it Gary? Or Patrick?” Kelly’s voice was tight with barely contained fury as she glared at Clarissa.
Clarissa shook her head, her expression tense. “The person is cautious. I can only confirm they’re one of the Wagners. I can’t say if it’s Patrick or Gary.”
Kelly’s patience snapped. “Tell me–how did my parents dic?”
Clarissa’s eyes darted away, her gaze avoiding Kelly’s.
“Clarissa!” Kelly’s voice grew cold, a warning edge in her words. “You’d better tell me the truth.” Kelly pointed to a hidden camera in the corner. “You walk in here, say all that, and you’ve already sealed your fate. If I send this footage to Patrick and Gary, do you really think you’ll make it out alive?”
Clarissa shot up from her seat, eyes burning with rage. “Kelly, you set me up!”
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