Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby

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Kelly walked back into the living room, where Nancy, looking nervous, emerged from the kitchen holding) plate of fruit. "Mrs. Lockhart, please have some fruit. You should rest later"

Kelly glanced at Nancy and offered a faint smile. "Okay..."

She knew she couldn't afford to act rashly until Zev returned.

The last thing she wanted was to provoke the forces behind everything that had been happening, especially when this rare moment of peace felt so fragile.

At least the two children were safe, staying with the Hardisons, far away from harm

Once Nancy had left, Kelly let out a quiet sigh of relief, her body sinking into the couch. She stared at her phone, her mind wandering.

Fatigue was beginning to weigh heavily on her. Sleep had been elusive for weeks, her rest disrupted by the smallest noises. Every time her phone buzzed, her heart would race, desperately hoping it might be a message from Zev.

Nearly a month had passed since he'd disappeared. Despite the saying that "no news is good news," the silence was unsettling. She couldn't seem to shake the anxiety gnawing at her.

Her eyes welled up, and a familiar ache tugged at her chest. Kelly knew she had to stay strong, but even the toughest of facades needed a moment to break.

Then, her phone vibrated.

Kelly leaped up in alarm, snatching the phone from the table. When she saw an unfamiliar number, her heart skipped. She quickly answered, her voice trembling with hope. "Hello?"

She wanted so badly for it to be Zev's voice.

But it wasn't.

"Kelly, it's Eric," came the voice on the other end.

Kelly blinked, surprised. Eric ... It's been a while since we last spoke.

"Is something wrong?" she asked, rubbing her temples in an effort to stave off a growing headache.

"Zev's in trouble, isn't he?" Eric's voice carried a note of worry. "Kelly, you can't handle everything on your own. Lockhart Group is too large for you to manage by yourself."

"What are you trying to say?" Kelly's emotions tangled as she absorbed Eric's words.

Maybe Clarissa was right-Eric was not directly involved in the conspiracy against my parents, But despite everyng I still can't forgive him. The sting of betrayal is still too raw.

to the shares in Lockhart Group and the Wagner Group is like holding a ticking bomb. We're just regular people... You need to let go of the shares. Sell them, take the kids, and leave Seaville,"

telling her to leave-to disappear as far

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the danger all too well. He was already deeply enmeshed in this

ARMEN Once you were in, you

were targeting Clarissa, and Eric

mida

orders, he'd be next.

choice... Eric's voice cracked with regret. I thesught that if I could climbs my way to the top, become someone important. I could protect you... But now I see it was all for nothing. No matter how hard

And there was no going back. He was pulled into this mess, and now he was paying

If you can get away, do it

he was cornered, and

dread. A sinking feeling settled in her stomach, as

couldn't forgive Eric, she didn't

Wagner those responsible for Sylvester's kidnapping. More troubling still, they were part of the criminal syndicate involved in black-market organs, illegal dealings,

police and military for years. The very same organization Zev had spent

powerful criminals, at the top of their twisted empire. If

was why Clarissa had been

spread through Kelly's body, her fingers going numb. She didn't wait for Eric's answer. All she could

He already knew.

at Seaville Hospital who can perform delicate surgeries. You could..." Kelly hesitated, not daring to finish

was invaluable, but if he became a target for the criminal syndicate, he would be nothing more than

voice was faint, almost pleading. "I have one request. Faye... she really cares about you. I

and he knew that if he stayed

it all fell

Kelly to

softly. "But you need to stop now. Cut your losses, go to the police, confess

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didn't want Eric to be lost

by following the rules? If calling the cops worked, they'd have been arrested years

the shares, turn them into cash, and take the kids far away from Seaville. Leave the country... No, the safest thing is

They'll come after me. Instead of running, let's fight together.

hardening) She wanted to convince Eric to stand and fight with

win this fight... "