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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!"

bears, and they rushed over to surround him.

a helpless expression on her face. Naturally, Caden, the

" Caden, still in the bear suit, handed out the stuffed toys one by one and wheeled over a cart

pulled Zev up so they could sing the birthday song together. The dark mood

Sidney had also

family-he couldn't

eyes widened in surprise when he saw the tablet Sidney gave him. He loved

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on, call me 'Dada,' kiddo," Caden

the eager one, ran over as well.

on Jasper's overalls with a sigh. "Can you try having

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

Jasper clapped happily as he

feeling a little shy, but seeing Jasper call out

head, and turned smugly to Sidney. "Sidney, my son's already this

seriously lecturing me? You

puffed up proudly.

to hit

note of pride, Caden repeated,

living room was filled with laughter and joy. Caden played "Eagle Catching Chicks" with the four

head on Zev's shoulder, her smile reflecting the warmth of the scene. "A big birthday party isn't what a child truly needs. Wade's grand gestures are just for appearances. This, with our family, sharing a meal and laughter, is what

agreed, clearly disapproving of Wade's ways. "In his mind, everything and everyone can be used. Every occasion is just

it feels like there's

Zev didn't reply.

now why Zev had been so reluctant to take

it get to you. No matter how hard things

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

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