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Kelly gazed at Shawn for a long moment before softly saying, "Thank you"
He didn''t respond, only offering a bitter smile.
"Patrick probably never imagined that both his brother and son would hand over their shares to an outsider," she murmured.
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"My mom never realized that the shares were with Oscar. She spent years trying to get them, only to discover they were never under Patrick''s control." Shawn let out a humorless chuckle.
Over the years, Serena had been strict in raising him, sacrificing his life for a joke.
Kelly understood why Shawn was breaking down. When he was sick, Serena never cared-her only concern was whether he could impress Patrick.
"Your mother didn''t give up her status for you-she did it for herself," Kelly said, recognizing how Serena used her struggles to manipte him.
Growing up in that environment, Shawn had been controlled and conditioned.
Kelly knew he was suffering. He never received love from either parent, leaving him with no understanding of how to love others. His childhood had been built on calctions and strategy, not affection.
Deep down, he craved love, too.
At first, he had only wanted to possess Kelly, willing to use any means necessary. But slowly, he realized that love meant not wanting to see someone hurt or unhappy.
As he reflected, he finally saw the truth-his mother had never truly loved him.
He wanted to break free, to love someone with sincerity.
"She never loved me," Shawn murmured bitterly.
It felt like no one ever had.
His phone rang again-this time, it was Patrick''s assistant.
With Patrick now in trouble, Shawn was his best chance to challenge Ken for control of thepany. Patrick had finally remembered his existence.
He was sure Shawn would fight for him, believing they were alike-ruthless men who would do anything to
win.
"Mr. Shawn, please return to the Wagner Residence immediately. Mr. Patrick needs to speak with you," the assistant urged.
Patrick was already making moves, confident that Ken wouldn''t cause too much trouble.
Besides, Zev''s shares were still in Kelly''s hands. If she had handed them to Shawn, Patr have been inevitable.
victory would
Over the years, he had built strong connections-people who owed him had no choice but to stand by his
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"Got it," Shawn said, hanging up. He turned to Kelly. "I need to go back. Patrick is panicking"
"If
f you don''t take his side, he''ll be furious," Kelly warned.
He nodded. "I know how to handle him.
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That night, Patrick was scrambling, trying to fix financial gaps and cover his losses.
Meanwhile, Kelly''s house was eerily quiet. The maid had taken leave, making the silence even more noticeable.
But she knew something was brewing. Patrick was definitely up to something.
"Honey...
Just as she was drifting off, she heard a whisper and saw a shadow moving.
Zev had taken a risk and snuck into the house, probably unable to stand being in the same room as Cecil.
Kelly jolted up. "We need better security! How did no one see you?"
It felt like the guards were useless.
"This is my house-I know every hidden corner. No one else can sneak in, but I can," Zev said smugly.
Kelly sighed. "Just be careful."
"Sooner orter, everything wille to a head. I''m not worried," Zev said confidently. Patrick had more to fear than he did.
He slipped under the covers, wrapping his arms around her. "Did you get my surprise?"
"If that''s true, Ken''s in danger," Kelly said, concerned.
"For years, I thought he was responsible for my father''s death. But after everything, I realized it might not have been Ken at all. They just needed a scapegoat to shift the me away from the Lockharts."
Zev trusted Ken, but the truth still eluded him. Only Ken and Patrick knew what truly happened.
"Don''t rush. Answers wille in time," Kelly said, leaning into his embrace.
"Is the baby behaving? Has it been giving you trouble?" Zev asked, his voice low
with guilt. He hated that he couldn''t always be there.
"The baby is doing fine," Kelly reassured him, cing a hand on her belly. "Maybe it knows you''re back."
"Then it must be a girl," Zev whispered.
"What if it''s a boy? Will you be disappointed?" Kelly teased.
"I don''t care. It has to be a daughter," Zev said stubbornly
Kelly chuckled. "Get some rest." She stroked his forehead, realizing he hadn''t had
a proper night''s sleep in a long time.
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"Patrick is ruthless and brilliant. His ck market empire in Abbysia and Oasisvale
is terrifying Zer was also shocked, unable to believe that Patrick could do so much
alone.
In those chaotic regions, Patrick had been funding militias and criminal organizations.
For him, money was nothing more than a tool to expand his influence. In the ck market, he ruled like a tyrant-breakingws, disregarding human life, and crossing every moral boundary for profit.
"My parents must have uncovered something dangerous. He couldn''t risk letting them live, Zev spected. convinced that Sylvester had his suspicions back then.
Kelly nodded.
Patrick had gone as far as harming his sister, her husband, and their child. He had abandoned any trace of humanity.
"If I refuse to marry Shawn, I''ll have to face Patrick at the Wagner Group
shareholders'' meeting tomorrow," Kelly voiced her concern.
"Don''t worry. I have it all under control."
Zev pulled her into a firm embrace. "I won''t let himy a hand on you. I''ll deal with
him first."
As long as Zev was alive, Patrick wouldn''t get the chance to target Kelly.
"Can Gary be trusted?" she asked, studying his expression.
Zev nodded. "He''s spent years trying to uncover the real power behind the ck market. Turns out it''s his brother. epting that has been harder for him than it is for me."
The butler''s voice came through the inte. "Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Ken has arrived." Kelly nced at Zev, who gave her a slight nod.
Ken''s visit could only mean one thing-the battle against Patrick was about to begin, and it wouldn''t be an easy fight.
"Shawn is the biggest variable. He''s capable and young. If he sides with Patrick, things will getplicated Zev admitted, clearly uneasy about trusting Shawn.
"I believe in him," Kelly said, looking at Zev.
"Patrick will do everything in his power to lure Shawn over to his side tonight. Do you think he can resist?" Zev asked.
Kelly didn''t answer. She only hoped Shawn would stand his ground and stay true to himself.
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