Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby

Zev leaned back in his chair, his expression unreadable as he surveyed the room.

External threats mattered, but the most pressing issue was the turmoil within.

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"Mr. Zion, we can't afford to let the Brooks pull out their investment! If our financial chain collapses, Lockhart Group will take a massive hit. Besides, several major projects in Westville and Hopeville depend on their funding!"

"Yeah, the Brooks are essential to Lockhart Group's stability!"

If the Brooks withdrew, everyone's interests would suffer.

"I heard that Thea attempted suicide recently because of your wife. Did she upset the Brooks? You need to handle this immediately and have her apologize."

"Yes! If she doesn't, things will only get worse!"

Clarissa's allies deliberately stoked the flames, heightening the tension.

Clarissa shot a smug glance at Zev before provocatively looking at Ken. If the Brooks withdrew, not even Ken could save Zev.

Ken's expression darkened, and his fists were clenched. He knew Zev would never force Kelly to apologize.

Just then, the secretary broke the tension from outside. "Mr. Zion, your wife is here ..."

Clarissa's smirk vanished as Kelly appeared at the door. "It's inappropriate. This is the Lockhart Group, not the Lockhart Mansion. Meetings are for executives, not outsiders."

we're in the middle of a

taken aback. Kelly had finished her exam in the morning and was supposed to see

stood up, walking toward her in a silent show

have come without a reason, especially not during an

everything alright?"

it under control," Zev assured

matter hasn't been resolved yet."

quickly accused Zev and Kelly of disrupting

the Brooks? Since I'm the one who supposedly offended Thea and drove her to attempt suicide, shouldn't I be

composure was striking, a testament to her

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laugh Walking straight into disaster, are you? Since you admit to causing this crisis for the Lockhart Groups, let's hear how you

it

the company down!" others chimed in, shifting all the blame onto

I came to explain, Kelly replied coolly. Then, turning to Clarissa he added, "Ms. Lynch, you seem a tinle too eager to stir up chaos when the company needs unity the

spoke up in frustration, "That's right. At such a crucial

gaze turned icy as the tension

she said with a smirk. “Then

the time before looking toward the door. "Since everyone's so concerned about the Brooks pulling out, why not let Mr. Brooks speak

Kelly? You angered the Brooks, pushed his beloved sister to attempt suicide, and now you expect

Kelly, waiting to see how

came from the door. The secretary peeked in nervously and looked