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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.

Wade. If you're truly competent, convince him to hand the company to you. Otherwis

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

outside, Stuart continued to

Ken is too arrogant, and Mr. Wade listens to him. If we don't get

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Stuart's face darkened.

were clearly

"Mr. Warren!".

the elevator, Clarissa's assistant rushed in,

Warren, Ms. Clarissa is stuck at the

back down. She needs

to why Clarissa had foolishly

Warren has more important matters to attend

assistant said sternly, steering Stuart away.

to use Zev

At the police station.

waited confidently. Once Stuart arrived, Zev would have to show respect, given that Stuart was a longtime veteran

crowd of reporters and

"Clarissa, after all, Zion is Shane's father. We're family. Let's settle this matter

frowned, glaring at Zev. "Do you really

holding Kelly's hand

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

glancing at her phone. Why

on? Why are you at the police station? This is a disgrace! You've tarnished Lockhart

he couldn't afford to offend

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