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Chapter 143 Clarissa Carrying the Lockharts' Heir?

Kelly shot a glance at Eric, expecting little more than disappointment from him.

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"Mr. Wade..." Eric's hands balled into fists as he hesitated, briefly looking at Kelly before speaking again. "I'm sorry. Kelly... she's been a little spoiled by her parents. She's strong willed and sometimes stubborn, but she doesn't mean any harm."

Wade let out a harsh laugh. "Gary, look at that," he sneered. "Even the people who know her best are saying she's just a spoiled brat. And yet you're still defending her? All this for a simple apology?" His voice was full of disdain, dismissing Gary's support with every word.

He felt confident that he understood people better than Gary did-after all, he was the elder here.

"Fine, I'll apologize," Kelly said with a sharp tone, turning her eyes toward Clarissa.

Clarissa smiled smugly, a look of victory spreading across her face.

"I'm sorry. I was wrong. But next time... if you keep running your mouth, I'll slap you again,” Kelly said coldly, giving Clarissa a steely glare before shifting her gaze to Wade. "You're getting on in years, but don't use that as an excuse to be disrespectful. Bullying those weaker than you doesn't make you more powerful. At your age, maybe you should get your eyes checked for cataracts here at the hospital. If they can't help, maybe it's time for you to enjoy your old age quietly at home and stop sticking your nose in other people's business."

Gary cleared his throat, uncomfortable with Kelly's bluntness. "Kelly, please. Just go back for now. I'll take care of this."

trouble, especially when they dealt with Lucas

are watching. You think your actions go unnoticed? The gods see everything, and retribution will come," Kelly said,

you can just walk away from this?"

been so furious with anyone from the younger generation, aside from

steady him. "Mr. Wade, please calm down. Your

seething with anger. "If she dares to walk away,

were often blinded by their own power and the people around them. She

what he was doing by getting Clarissa to drag Wade into this. If Kelly offended Wade, it could ruin her standing in Seaville, especially with

Kelly might make a scene in front

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no matter how much he tried

once Wade made up

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the case, the Commendation Conference tomorrow is canceled, Wade said in a low, sneering voice. "A woman like

"Mr. Wade, you've always been arrogant, narrow-minded, and selfish.

Wagners really going to cut

was trying to intimidate

years. If it weren't for Zion, I wouldn't even want to deal with you," Gary retorted, his tone cold. He glanced at the clock, his eyes narrowing. "I hope you don't regret this. You're blind today, and when the day comes that

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