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As Ken entered his office, Stuart barged in.

"Mr. Warren, you can't just barge in like this.".

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"What's the meaning of this, Ken? Emergent Corp has handled the Eastvale project from the start. Why are you suddenly stepping in?" Stuart demanded angrily.

"My actions reflect Mr. Wade's intentions," Ken replied nonchalantly, his tone laced with arrogance.

Stuart was visibly enraged. "Ken, do you really think you're one of the Lockharts? Your last name is Morris, not Lockhart! You're just Mr. Wade's pet!"

Ken leaned back in his chair, staring coldly at Stuart. With a smirk, he retorted, "You're not even worth as much as a pet...

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"Ken!" Stuart lunged at Ken, but both assistants held him back.

"What are you so smug about, Ken? If it weren't for your cowardice, Sylvester wouldn't have died in Abbysia! If Sylvester were still alive, you wouldn't have a place in Lockhart Group!" Stuart's anger was palpable.

"A traitorous coward, that's what you are!"

Stuart was livid. In his youth, he was brash and fearless, but after witnessing Sylvester's capabilities at Lockhart Group, he had become a firm believer in his potential to lead them to greatness.

But Sylvester's death had left Stuart disillusioned. Over the years, his ego had ballooned, thinking he alone was vital to the company's success, with Zev being unworthy of their legacy.

This was the classic delusion of a self-proclaimed hero.

tone measured. "If you have complaints, take them up with Mr Wade. If you're truly competent, convince him to hand the company to you. Otherwis dub you're just

still fuming, but Ken's assistant quickly pushed him out

outside, Stuart continued

assistant whispered, "Mr. Warren, Ken is too arrogant, and Mr. Wade listens to him. If we don't get rid of him, dealing with Zion

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Stuart's face darkened.

words were clearly making

"Mr. Warren!".

Clarissa's

is stuck at the police station, surrounded by

Zev refuses to back down.

frowned, confused as to why Clarissa had

important matters to

sternly, steering Stuart away.

they intended to use Zev

At the police station.

Zev would have to show respect, given that Stuart

hour passed, and the crowd of reporters and onlookers

is Shane's father. We're

"Do you really

holding

one pushing things too far," Kelly interjected on Zev's behalf.

phone. Why wasn't Stuart

are you at the police station? This is a disgrace! You've tarnished Lockhart Group's reputation!" Stuart

knew he couldn't afford to offend Zev but also recognized Clarissa's

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