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Chapter 276 Zev, You're Just a Brute

Zev glared angrily at Ken, his eyes turning red with irritation.

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"Zev, you're nothing more than a brute. All you know is how to be tough and fight. Where's your intellect or wisdom? The truly smart ones, like Gary, lead from behind. You, on the her hand, always rush to the front lines to catch bullets!"

Ken's anger was palpable; he wanted to shake Zev awake.

"You're retired, Zev. You're no longer a soldier! Your reckless tendency to put yourself in danger, to draw enemies in-it might sound heroic, but it's just brutish!"

Over the years, Zev had been injured numerous times, narrowly escaping death in each instance.

He was brave, but that was on the battlefield.

"Zev, wake up. This is Seaville, and you're at the top of the commercial empire!" This place, too, was a battlefield-without gunfire but just as cutthroat.

"Kelly won't stop investigating the Lynches or those behind it. If she uncovers something and the other party wants to silence her, how will you protect her? Her parents were burned alive in their own home; clearly, someone's interests were threatened! Can you really protect her with just your stubbornness and tough talk?"

Each of Ken's words struck Zev deeply.

Enraged, Zev landed a punch on Ken.

Ken wiped his mouth, smiling wryly. "You're far worse than your Dad...'

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"Don't talk about my Dad. You're not worthy!" Zev shot back with loathing.

wall, looking squarely at Zev. "If you really hate me, prove

fists, glaring at

to leave, he paused at the door, adding, "Show some results to impress your grandfather. Once you make your mark in Lockhart Group, I'll be waiting for you to try and take

departure left Zev alone in the office, lingering long after everyone

deeply with him, stirring reflections that had haunted him during his two years in

taken such risks, luring

provided the security

on Lucas' trust

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of the Lockhart Group; not only was Clarissa watching his

Stoneville, away from the pressures of

power, how could he protect Kelly and Jasper? "Caden.” Leaning back, Zev dialed Caden's number. "I want

other

as Zev returned to Seaville that they needed to talk. The Lockhart Group needed an heir, and

light of his office, the smoke curling

soldier to businessman, but that's the reality. You said it yourself-you want to provide for your wife and kid.

always carried a soldier's pride, looking down on the profit-driven

he found himself forced into

your wife back. She's been busy, secretly planning with Darren and Melody," Caden's words were light, yet

Zev.

who had taken down Lucas, and it was

Gary when Clarissa had tried