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rissa clenched her fists as she stared at the phone screen. No matter how many times she dialed, the call wouldn''t go through.
She went straight to the HR manager first, determined to get some answers. Why had the victim''s family suddenly agreed to settle and receivepensation?
She reminded Zev, "Zion, I hope you really think this through. When your abilities don''t match your position, it''s best not to act recklessly. Someone won''t always be there to clean up your mess."
Zev looked at rissa and taunted, "If you can outmatch Ken''s ability, then you cane to lecture me." rissa''s expression darkened as she walked away.
The moment she was gone, Zev rxed into his chair and dialed Kelly. "Honey, it''s settled.
"What should we eat for dinner?" Kelly inquired without missing a beat.
Zev, ever the carnivore, immediately suggested, "How about barbecued ribs and cowboy beef stew?"
"Fine, but you have to eat some sd too," Kelly insisted, making sure he kept a bnced diet.
Zev answered reluctantly, "Ugh... fine." He''d force himself to eat a few greens.
"By the way, the price of helping you keep Wade today is, we have to sacrifice your son. He''s staying at Lockhart Mansion tonight," Kelly stated with resignation.
Zev''s eyes lit up instantly, suddenly energized. "Let him stay there for a while. He''s still young enough to be used without holding a grudge."
Kelly fell silent.
Outside Lockhart Group building.
By the time rissa walked out of the building, the crowd that had gathered to make a scene had already dispersed. Security had also cleared out any remaining onlookers. However, a few reporters lingered, and Ken was speaking with a handful of senior journalists, briefing them on the uing press conference.
"When is the time of the press conference?" one of the reporters asked.
Ken smiled smoothly,pletely at ease. "Apologies, but since Lockhart Group''s top management is currently transitioning, we''ll announce the exact dateter."
After all, this was Lockhart Group, the leader of Seaville''s business world. Everyone knew what was going on as soon as they heard about the recent changes in top management. It meant Wade Lockhart was preparing to step down.
"Excuse me! Will the next CEO of the Lockhart Group be Ms. rissa, or will it be Wade''s grandson, Zion?"
"We''ve heard that Mr. Zion has no interest in business and isn''t particrly skilled at it. Is that true?"
The
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Ken remainedposed, his tone was calm yet firm. "The Lockhart Group belongs to the Lockharts. There''s no question that Zion will take over. As for rissa? She is neither a Lockhart family member nor an indispensable figure. I''m not sure why anyone would think Lockhart Group would be handed over to an
outsider."
Just as he spoke, rissa stepped out from behind him, her face clouded with anger. Her hands clenched tightly at her sides.
"Ms. Lynch!"
"Isn''t Ms. rissa supposed to be the future wife of the Lockhart Group''s next CEO? Before Zion returned, wasn''t she the one managing thepany? Isn''t this just a case of using someone and then discarding them? Does the Lockhart Group have no conscience?"
A few reporters who supported rissa started stirring the waters.
Ken turned his gaze to rissa for a brief moment before speaking indifferently. "First of all, before Zion''s return, Ms. rissa did serve as acting general manager. She was paid for her work, and the Lockhart Group never owed her a single cent. It wasn''t unpaidbor, so where does this ''discarding after use'' nonsensee from?"
He then shifted his focus back to the reporter who had asked the question, his presencemanding. "Moreover, over the past few years, Ms. Lynch has gained numerous benefits and connections through the Lockhart Group. None of those profits were turned over to thepany, nor did they benefit the employees. We never demanded a single cent from her, and yet you im we''recking in conscience? Tell me, who is the onecking a conscience here?"
Ken had spent years navigating the ruthless business world. His aura was not something rissa could easily suppress.
rissa''s jaw tightened as she forced a steady voice. "Mr. Morris, what makes you so sure I''ve taken advantage of the Lockharts? I have worked tirelessly for thispany and given birth to Wade''s grandson, I have contributed both in effort and sacrifice! And now, Zion, who knows nothing about business, suddenly walks in and takes over the Lockhart Group while you try to push me out? Isn''t that a little too hasty?"
In front of the press, rissa and Ken had officially dered war.
Meanwhile, on the second-floor staircase, Zev leaned against the railing, casually twirling a cigarette between his fingers.
He was enjoying the show. For once, the fire wasn''t burning on his side.
Let''s see what Ken is made of.
"Mr. Zion, smoking isn''t allowed here." Hanson hurried up the stairs, snatching the cigarette straight from Zev''s hand. "Mrs. Yeager has ordered you to quit."
Zev exhaled slowly. "I wasn''t even smoking. I just holding it for the scent. Is that not allowed either?"
Hanson shoved the cigarette into his pocket. "Even if you smell it, it''s useless. You''d better start thinking about a backup n. If Mr. Morris loses to rissa, you''ll have to go down and face the reporters yourself. If they twist the narrative in her favor, even if we get rid of her people, it''ll be a double loss."
Zev''s gaze fixed on Ken''s back. “Haha, you''ve underestimated him.”
His father had died in Abbysia, yet Ken had returned unscathed from the hands of kidnappers. Anyone who
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believed Ken wasn''t capable was a fool. Unlew, of course, he nned to lose to rina on persone.
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