Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby

Chapter 431 A Promise to Protect

The next morning, Shawn arrived at the house to pick up Kelly and take her to the company,

The media was in an uproar, speculating about their secret relationship.

Kelly didn't shy away from the rumors. Although she never confirmed anything directly, her meetings with Shawn became more frequent and increasingly open.

"Kelly, Mr. Zion's has just passed away, and you're already planning to be with Shawn? Do you even have a conscience? Mr. Zion just died, and you're already thinking of remarrying?"

The moment she stepped into the company, an old employee confronted her, outraged on behalf of Zev.

Most of these employees were long-time confidants who had served under Wade. "No wonder Mr. Wade never approved of you and refused to let Mr. Zion marry you. You're nothing but a heartless woman!

"And to think you're carrying Mr. Zion's child! I wouldn't be surprised if that child isn't even his!"

Doubts began to spread. Was the child in Kelly's womb truly-Zev's?

This was exactly the outcome Patrick had hoped for. He had undoubtedly been fueling the fire within the company, spreading rumors and stirring up resentment. Kelly looked at the old employees. At this moment, she couldn't take drastic action against them. All she could do was offer reassurance. "The child I'm carrying is Zev's. I will give birth to this child. As for Shawn, don't believe everything you see online. Ask yourselves. Suppose I didn't maintain a close relationship with Shawn. Would Lockhart Group's projects and departments still be able to operate smoothly?"

The employees hesitated. They feared Shawn and the Wagner Group. Seeing Kelly and Shawn interacting closely, even the business partners sensed the power shift. They didn't dare to offend the Lockhart Group.

Moreover, the company's actual performance and revenue had already surpassed previous years under Kelly's management.

The employees were momentarily silenced.

"Even so, you can't just sacrifice your reputation. The rumors outside are

spreading like wildfire! They're saying you plan to sell off Lockhart Group, remarry, and hand the company over to someone else." An old employee sighed, clearly feeling that the company was being wronged.

"Mr. Carter, please come with me," Kelly called out to one of them, an executive named George Carter.

Wade had personally promoted him and had worked under Sylvester for a while, and he was trustworthy.

He was a straightforward man who often clashed with others in the company. But precisely because of this, he was someone Kelly could rely on.

"George, when Grandpa was still alive, he mentioned you to me and Zev. He said that after he was gone, we could doubt anyone, but we must trust you." Kelly led him into a private meeting room. She needed a key figure to help stabilize the company's internal turmoil.

George sighed. "Mr. Wade's passing was such a pity. If he were still here, Mr. Zion wouldn't ha

Kelly didn't let him finish. She looked him in the eye and said in a low voice, "Mr. Carter, you are a man of integrity. I hope you can trust me. No matter what happens, no matter what news you hear. Please do not

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believe it. Zev is not dead

Kelly was probably right: Zev had been locked up by Patrick's people.

would've already found a way to contact

her in

too much I can't explain all at once, but Mr.

flicker of fear flashed in his eyes. "He did. I spent years investigating on Mr. Wade's behalf but found nothing. Even now,

He sighed again.

the fact that the case

you to trust me. For Zev, for the Lockharts,

before he finally nodded. "For Lockhart Group. For the Lockharts.

you, no matter what the media says, I will not remarry, and I will

frowned slightly, but after

holding things down internally, they

one

news?" The only person Kelly could trust and rely on was

connections in that region. Kelly couldn't afford to act rashly, so she had to

was silent for a moment before he spoke again. "Kelly, I'm going in

as she gripped the phone. "No, it's not

for him

went in personally, the odds of survival were slim.

to do. Zev isn't just Caden's friend. He's a hero who served in

organization had arranged it, the higher-ups had stepped

bit of relief, but tears welled up uncontrollably.

all."

return, do not trust anyone,"

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Kelly nodded heavily.

didn't even

+ Pastis

up, she stood by the window, praying over and over again for Zev's safety

return.

At Caden's house.

and shrimp and

one kid in his arms and another clinging to his leg, his face was covered in marker doodles as he walked out of the study, looking aggrieved. "Charles, from now on, you're in charge of taking care

at Caden. "Don't I already take care of

lunged forward

so carefree and naïve. If

he was overthinking. Caden had the Hardisons and Sidney to protect him. He would

we eating tonight?"

Charles responded

Caden hummed in agreement.

Charles had something on his mind but didn't know how