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Chapter 326 The Lynches Must Not Get Away Clean

Clarissa didn't respond; she simply let out a cold snort.

It was clear Wade would die soon; it was just a matter of when. But the will was still missing.

No one knew when Wade would finally put the inheritance in writing.

She just wanted to know how much of the Lockhart shares Shane could inherit.

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"Kelly is pushing Zev to remove all of my people from the company. I can't wait much longer-I have to see Wade's will," Clarissa said with a deep frown.

If things kept dragging on, she'd be kicked out of Lockhart Group before ever laying hands on a single share.

She had to get Wade to settle the inheritance soon...

Her influence hinged solely on Shane inheriting his shares; only then would she have real authority.

Suddenly, Clarissa's phone rang.

"Boss, urgent situation at the club. Someone has overdosed and died. We need you here immediately. If the police find out, we're in deep trouble."

Clarissa's face darkened. She had too many illegal operations under her command, but they'd always been handled so cleanly that no one had found proof-until now. But someone had actually died...

Her expression grew grim as she hung up. "Take me to the club."

In the living room, Kelly was holding Shane in one arm and soothing Faye with the other. The chaos had finally settled, and peace was returning to the house.

"Kiddo! Happy birthday!"

Caden burst in just after the drama ended, dressed in a giant bear costume, carrying four huge stuffed bears in his arms. "Come on, one for each kid!"

at the sight of the bears, and they rushed over to surround

expression on her face. Naturally, Caden, the most childish of them, possessed the best ability to cheer

birthday to you, happy birthday to you... " Caden, still in the bear suit, handed out the stuffed toys

could sing the birthday song together. The dark mood

birthday." Sidney had also arrived. After all, Shane

couldn't

when he saw the tablet

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on, call me 'Dada,' kiddo," Caden picked Shane up and coaxed

eager one, ran over as well.

with a sigh. "Can you try

kid too." Caden scooped up Jasper as well. "Come on, both of

Jasper clapped happily

shy, but seeing Jasper call out made

put the kids down, took off his bear head, and turned smugly to Sidney. "Sidney,

lecturing me? You think you've become

up proudly. "I have

to

of pride, Caden repeated, "I'm still

and joy. Caden played "Eagle Catching

the scene. "A big birthday party isn't what a child truly needs. Wade's grand gestures are just for appearances.

of Wade's ways. "In his mind, everything and everyone can be used. Every

sighed. "Sometimes it feels like there's no way around

Zev didn't reply.

better now why Zev had been so reluctant to take over Lockhart

warm smile. "Don't let it get to you. No matter how hard

at her, leaning in for a kiss-only to be interrupted by the ringing chime of Kelly's phone. They quickly pulled apart, worried the kids

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