Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby

Chapter 421 Find Out If Oscar Was Truly Someone She Could Rely On

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.

ticking bomb. We're just regular people... You need to

to leave-to disappear as far

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well. He was already deeply enmeshed

there was no ARMEN Once you were

everything were targeting Clarissa, and Eric was fully aware

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 1 tried, I'm still nothing. I thought I could protect you,

had stumbled into hell. And there was no going back. He was pulled

do it now," Eric said, his voice

was scared-terrified. He knew he was cornered, and

you working for now?" Kelly's voice became cold, filled with dread. A sinking feeling settled in her stomach, as if she knew Eric

she couldn't forgive Eric, she didn't want

himself with Beau and those behind him, that meant he was working with the Wagner those responsible for Sylvester's kidnapping. More troubling still, they were part of the criminal syndicate involved in black-market organs, illegal dealings, and other illicit

and military for years. The very same organization Zev had

of their twisted empire. If anyone crossed them or betrayed them, they would be

Clarissa had been too

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

He already knew.

at Seaville Hospital who can perform delicate surgeries. You could..." Kelly hesitated,

a target for the criminal syndicate, he

faint, almost pleading. "I have one request. Faye... she really cares about you. I know I'm

protect himself anymore, and he knew that if he stayed on this path, it was only

it all fell

wanted Kelly to look

care of Faye," Kelly promised softly. "But you need to stop

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Eric to

they are by following the rules? If calling the cops worked, they'd have

Seaville. Leave the country... No, the safest thing is to move within the country, change cities... "Eric was

Even if I sell everything, they won't leave me alone. They'll come after me. Instead of running, let's fight together. Even if it's hopeless, let's fight with everything we have. What if the storm passes and we see the sun

resolve hardening) She wanted to convince Eric to

even win this fight... " Eric