Chapter 297 Wade's Unconscious Bias

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Beau fell silent for a moment, studying Clarissa with a guarded look. "Some things are better left unsaid."

Clarissa frowned, her curiosity piqued. "I'm just asking out of curiosity."

"I had the same question, but the boss won't give an answer. It's probably best we

don't dig too deep. Just follow his orders," Beau said, glancing at the clock. "I'll talk to the boss and see what I can do about Ken."

Clarissa's face darkened. "Once Shane gets his shares in Lockhart Group and I take control, the Lynches won't have to answer to anyone anymore."

Beau said nothing.

Clearly, they had missed their prime opportunity.

When Zev and Kelly had disappeared, they had been far too lenient in their actions.

Now, getting rid of Kelly and Zev would prove far more difficult.

The Lynches had already paid a hefty price for their failed attempts to manipulate Wade and Ken's operations.

They could no longer afford to act recklessly.

At Zev's house.

With the child gone, Zev walked inside with a smug smile. He began undressing and made a beeline for the bathroom, clearly planning to enjoy some time alone.

Kelly, wearing a face mask, entered the bathroom to find Zev happily standing under the shower, soaking in the moment.

"You didn't even wash your hands before eating, yet here you are taking a shower?" Kelly sighed, her frustration spilling over. When Zev was home, he didn't exude the commanding "CEO" presence that people usually associated with him.

"The kid's not here, so I'm taking full advantage of the free time." Zev grinned as he grabbed Kelly's hand, pulling her into his embrace.

Before she could even protest, Kelly found herself drenched all over again.

already showered!" Kelly tried to resist, but it

Zev laughed, holding her

stopped fighting and gave in to the

finally agreed to leave the bathroom to eat thanks to Kelly's firm reminders, and they

company?" Kelly asked, observing

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agent-no life-or-death stakes, just get the

beef, avoiding the vegetables with

not letting up, began placing bits of

but reluctantly ate the vegetables. "Who even enjoys

have to eat it,"

Zev sighed but complied.

hospital next week for an academic

tomorrow."

at the living room and lowered her voice. "For now, I'm keeping the nanny from coming. I told them Jasper is

at the living room thoughtfully. "Okay. I messed up with Willa. I thought she'd be reliable since she's been

can't trust everyone."

past few days gathering enough evidence. She had

knew anyone willing to harm a child that

a chilling thought, and one she

The Lockhart Estate.

left early to pick up Kelly and head over

Shane were

unguarded moment, Jasper

of the water, his concern obvious. But despite his worry, his actions revealed

a panic and eager to deflect blame, jumped in. "Mr. Shane pushed Mr. Jasper into the

his toy tightly, frozen with fear and

water, cried loudly. Wade, still filled

him.

wide and red, unsure how to explain

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