hapter 295 Ken Took the Fall for Everything


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    At the Lockhart Residence, Wade sat in his chair, his eyes fixed on the news report, his expression darkening with every passing moment. "Tell the PR department to bury any information about Shane. If any media outlet dares to run a story on it, send them a cease-and-desist letter!"


    "Yes, sir."


    The new assistant, although quick to act, appeared nervous. His eyes darted around the room before he spoke in a hushed voice, "Mr. Wade... what should we do about Mr. Morris?"


    "Tell him toe to my office! And bring Zion here immediately!" Wade''s voice was filled with unmistakable fury.


    He had given Ken strict orders to not involve the kid, but today, Ken had openly revealed Shane''s background and true identity to the press.


    Ken, who was always so calm and collected, would never make such a rookie mistake out of sheer impulse.


    No, Ken had deliberately chosen to take the me. He was willing to carry the burden, to help Zion navigate this mess as quickly as possible, so Zion could seize control sooner.


    "Mr. Wade..." Ken''s voice broke the silence as he entered the study.


    p! Wade''s hand connected with Ken''s face in a sharp, resounding p.


    Ken remained still, his face unreadable. He stood tall, his gaze lowered but his posture defiant.


    Every part of Ken seemed tomunicate to Wade that he had no regrets about his actions.


    "I know what you''re thinking!" Wade snapped, his voice thick with anger. "Shane is innocent. By doing this, you''re ensuring he''ll never be able to hold his head up high, that he''ll be the target of ridicule and gossip for the rest of his life."


    "He''s innocent, yes. But there are too many innocent people in the world. Too many who didn''t deserve to die!" Ken''s voice quivered, his emotions spilling over. His eyes were red as he stared at Wade. "People are driven by their emotions. We form connections, and Shane''s mother put so much pressure on me. I had no choice. If anyone has to take the me, it should be me... Zion had no idea what I was nning."


    Wade stood motionless, his fingers trembling with frustration.


    He remained quiet for what felt like an eternity, knowing deep down that there was no way to undo the damage.


    "Zion has changed a lot ... " Ken added, breaking the silence. "A boy who wants to grow into a man must learn to stand on his own. You''ve always shielded your family so fiercely. If Sylvester hadn''t been pushed so hard by you, he wouldn''t have left to start his own business. He wouldn''t have..."


    p! Wade struck Ken again, silencing him.


    Ken lowered his head, his eyes brimming with unshed tears. "Mr. Wade ... I''ve gone against your wishes. But Zion has done well. The HR manager is now in his pocket, and the staff issues are resolved. Just like you once promised, it''s time for Zion to take the reins.


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    "And as for me..." Ken took a deep breath, his words measured. "I''m going to resign and leave the Lockhart Group."


    Wade''s hand clenched over his chest, the anger suffocating him. After a long pause, he managed to speak. "Where will you go? Is someone offering you a better sry, or have you always wanted to leave?"


    "I should have left a long time ago," Ken replied with a bitter smile.


    Wade sighed deeply. "You''ve all grown up... You''ve developed your own views now. I won''t be around much longer..."


    "Don''t worry. I''ll stay by your side and do my duty. I promised Sylvester ..." Ken had no intention of leaving Seaville just yet.


    After Wade''s passing, he would go, and Zion would take over thepanypletely.


    Before Zion was fully in charge, Ken would do everything he could to make the transition smoother.


    "Mr. Wade, Mr. Zion has arrived." The butler''s voice came from the doorway.


    In the living room downstairs.


    As soon as Zev stepped inside, Jasper ran over to him, beaming. "Daddy..."


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    Shane, too, rushed toward Zev, but he hesitated, unsure of himself. After a long pause, he didn''t have the courage to call him "Dad."


    Zev looked down at Shane, the weight of the media''s revtions pressing heavily


    on him. From this point forward, he knew, Shane would always be under scrutiny, forever marked by his past.


    "Did you have fun?” Zev asked, turning his attention to Jasper.


    Jasper nodded eagerly, handing Shane a toy. "Shane ... I want to y."


    He was thrilled because Shane had promised to y with him. At that moment, he didn''t even think about missing his mother.


    Normally, he would''ve been the type to cry and be unable to bear being away from her.


    Shane looked up at Zev, his little face filled with hesitation, as though waiting for something.


    "And you, Shane? Did you have fun today?" Zev asked, smiling as he ruffled Shane''s hair.


    Shane, ever the obedient child, looked up at Zev, his ears twitching like a cat''s when it''s content. His cheeks flushed, and with a bright smile, he responded, "Yes ... I had a lot of fun ... I like Jasper."


    Zev''s heart tightened as a soft smile tugged at his lips. "Well, you two enjoy yourselves. I''m going to find your great-grandfather."


    "I''ll take care of Jasper," Shane replied dutifully.


    Zev made his way upstairs, just as Ken was descending.


    Under the lights, Ken''s eyes were still swollen and red, his face bruised from the


    earlier beating ...


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    Zev frowned, about to speak, but Ken walked past him without a word.


    Zev''s gaze lingered on Ken as he passed.


    He just couldn''t understand him.


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