Hubby 191 Chapter 191 Kelly Learns Zev's True Identity ☐ 66% Finished Clarissa's satisfied expression lingered as she watched Wade's reaction. Wade slammed his cane, his anger barely contained. "That vicious woman!" "There's more," Ken added, his voice simmering with outrage. "I found out that Kelly is still in contact with her ex-husband, Eric, while she's with Mr. Zion. She's been using Eric's daughter as an excuse to keep close to him. Isn't it obvious? She's trying to have it both ways and make a fool of Mr. Zion." He pulled out sphotos he'd taken at the emergency room and showed them to Wade.
Wade's face grew even darker. "This is unacceptable!" There was no way he would let such a deceitful woman becpart of the Lockharts.
At a cafe.
Gary sat in his car, watching Kelly as she emerged from the cafe..
"Sorry for making you change locations so many times," he apologized as she got into the car. "We needed to be discreet." Kelly shook her head and handed him a cup of coffee. "Today, both Ken and Clarissa cto see me. They toldthat Zev... is actually Wade Lockhart's grandson, the heir to Lockhart Group." Her fingers trembled, her knuckles pale. It was clear she was struggling with the weight of the revelation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Is it true?" she asked, her voice rough.
Gary's silence was brief. "Yes." A bitter laugh escaped Kelly's lips. She felt like she had been made into a joke once again.
"I agreed to marry Zev because I felt guilty," she admitted softly. "After he was captured by Lucas, I wanted him to have something, even if it was just my inheritance, to live comfortably in Seaville after I was gone...
She shook her head.
She'd been deceived by both Eric and Zion during their respective relationships.
"And yet ... at herself.
my little inheritance is nothing compared to what he already has," she said bitterly, almost laughing "He didn't mean to deceive you," Gary said gently. "The Lockharts' situation is complicated, and Zev never wanted to acknowledge that family." Kelly looked up sharply.
Zev refused to acknowledge the Lockharts...
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Chapter 191 Kelly Learns Zev's True Identity ☐☐☐ 66% Finished Gary's voice was low and hoarse, "I'm his uncle-his mother was my sister. The Lockhart patriarch, Wade, is a controlling and selfish man. You've probably seen it for yourself. He believes that marriages should be arranged by parents, as they were in the past. He expected Zevs father, Sylvester, to marry the woman he chose and take over the family business. But Sylvester was rebellious. He fell in love with my sister, who valued freedom and independence above all else." Gary's voice softened with the memory. "Even though my family wasn't wealthy or influential as the Lockharts, my sister was more than worthy of Sylvester. But Wade was stubborn. He disapproved of my sister because of srumors about her past. Sylvester didn't care. He married my sister anyway, left the Lockharts, and started his own business. That's when they had Zev." Gary's expression darkened. "Later, Sylvester was kidnapped-the victim in that infamous hostage case in Abbysia. You might remember hearing about it." Kelly's eyes widened in shock. That case had been the talk of Seaville when she was young.
She'd heard her parents talk about it-how Sylvester had been a talented and brilliant man.
"And after Sylvester's death, Wade refused to reflect on his actions," Gary continued.
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"Instead, he blamed my sister, saying she had dragged his son into danger. He believed that if Sylvester hadm stayed under his control, none of it would have happened. My sister couldn't bear the weight of Wade's accusations. Combined with the grief of losing Sylvester, she... took her own life." Kelly clenched her hands into fists.
No wonder Zev hated Wade so deeply. No wonder he refused to acknowledge himself as a Lockhart or accept his inheritance. Instead, he had chosen to join the military, go on peacekeeping missions, and even risk his life working undercover. "He's given up a lot for you," Gary said quietly. "I can't tell you how to feel about this, but the choice is yours. || Kelly nodded, her voice barely above a whisper, "Clarissa knows about Zev's identity which means Lucas will find out soon too. If that happens, Lucas's people won't let Zev go. A Lockhart heir is a much bigger target than any undercover agent." Her voice trembled with urgency, "You can't let Zev take that risk. Not when he's still recovering from his injuries. He can barely even hold a gun-he can't be allowed to face Lucas again."
Gary nodded. "That's why I wanted to speak with you today. Zev intentionally exposed his identity-heplanned to use himself as bait to drawn Lucas out in Oasisvale. But because of his injuries, his superiors rejected the idea." Kelly's eyes filled with tears. So that's why Zev had revealed the truth in the shopping mall. It had been on purpose. He had planned to use himself as a lure.
"But they've decided to go ahead with the bait plan," Gary continued. "Only they want you to take Zev's place.
As his wife, you'll participate in the peacekeeping mission to draw Lucas out. We'll provide maximum protection for your safety ... But if you're afraid or unwilling, you can refuse." Kelly wasn't a soldier or a police officer. She had no obligation to take on such a dangerous mission.
And the mission was top secret-not even Zev was allowed to know.
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