Chapter 444 Zev's Return

Patrick entered the ward, his expression as composed as ever.

Seeing Oscar and Shawn standing guard in front of Kelly, he remained calm.

"What happened? I heard Kelly wasn't feeling well. How were you taking care of her?" Patrick was flexible and adaptable, not because he wanted to keep up appearances but because he understood that even if he dealt with Kelly in secret, he couldn't afford to sever ties publicly.

"It was my fault. I ate something from the fridge," Kelly replied with a light smile. If she was going to put on an act, she had to cominit to it.

Shawn shot a glare at Patrick, ready to cut ties, but Oscar spoke first. "Drop the act. All you want is for Kelly to bring the Lockharts' fortune into the Wagners! You don't care about people-only power."

Oscar didn't let Shawn speak. As the rightful heir, he had no duty to concern himself with Shawn's survival, but he was still a police officer.

Shawn was stunned and stared at Oscar, clearly not expecting him to take such a firm stand.

Patrick's expression darkened as he faced Oscar. "We're family. There's no need to be so vague. The Wagners. are the Lockharts' only remaining relatives now."

Even now, he was shamelessly pretending.

Oscar met his gaze, but Patrick remained confident that Beau wouldn't say anything.

"Dad, drop the act. Do you truly think we don't know what you've done?" The only thing missing was solid proof.

Patrick leaned back, his expression unchanged. "The law requires evidence."

He was challenging Oscar to prove it. "Without proof, what are you accusing me of? Defamation?"

Oscar frowned.

Patrick stood and turned to Shawn. "You should take notes from your brother, Oscar. Be more level-headed. Everything I've worked for who do you think it was for? You two."

He was trying to manipulate them, making it seem like they owed him their loyalty.

"If we work together, we can accomplish anything." Patrick's gaze shifted to Oscar. "If you're aiming for a political career, I'll back you every step of the way."

Then, he looked at Shawn. "If you want to prove yourself, I'll give you the chance. The Wagner Group and the Lockharts will soon be yours."

Finally, his eyes landed on Kelly. "Wise people understand the situation. The choice is yours. After all you're the mother of two children"

If she cooperated, he wouldn't harm her. But if she resisted, her children would become her atest weakness.

Kelly gripped the blanket tightly, staring at Patrick.

Chapter 444 Zev's Return

of this, Shawn said, scowling as he

gave Shawn a meaningful look. "Don't be so hasty. Think it over carefully. Don't

With that, he left.

laying it

understood-that

three days to decide. If she gave in, she would marry Shawn and live in comfort. But if she refused,

the

talk. He's keeping everything to himself,"

The choice was hers.

remained silent, leaning against

be afraid of. She still

Kelly was discharged.

going home, she went to

The old butler was

greeted him before stepping

was as pristine and cold as

don't come back soon, I'll marry someone else," she

protect herself and the

Beau refused to expose Patrick's crimes. She had

you're already thinking of marrying

backyard window swung open. Zev and Cecil

then shot up from her seat, eyes locking

thinner, his hair cropped short beneath a baseball

voice came out

stretched his arms

in her eyes, and she rushed

Chapter 444 zev's Return

her with a smile.

you weren't coming back..." Kelly choked

admitted his mistake, knowing he was the reason

I'm here now." His voice was low and

clung to

sighed and kissed her

still here, you know. Can you at least look at

scooping Kelly up and

to

onto the couch with a

Kelly inside and

have some evidence, but it's not enough to bring Patrick down

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