Hubby 129 Chapter 129 Another Harassment "Pfft!" Kelly laughed, shaking her head. "How grand are we talking about, really?" 7. 04/0 +8 Pearls Zev caught the teasing tone in her voice and smirked. "It's going to be huge. Trust me. Once I catch Lucas, I'll make sure Seaville knows about our wedding. Everyone will see it." "Big talk. You really think that's going to be cheap?" Kelly reached out, taking Zev's hand and gently helping him settle back into his wheelchair. "We don't need to blow a ton of money on a fancy wedding. Let's just gather our friends, have a nice meal, collect sgifts, and make sure we get back what we spend." Zev raised an eyebrow. "You've been giving out a lot of gifts, haven't you?" Kelly nodded. "I've sent smoney to Melody and the others." Zev grinned. "Alright, then. Oscar and Gary better cthrough with sserious gift money. If they don't toss in a few hundred grand, they're not stepping foot inside my place." Kelly bit back a laugh. "Mr. Wagner's not your sugar daddy, Zev. He's your boss." Zev leaned back, holding the marriage certificate and staring at it, grinning like a kid.
Kelly found herself smiling too. How could he be so... happy? It was as though he was glowing, and it made everything around him seem brighter.
Anyone else who had been through what Zev had-being undercover, living in constant fear, enduring all that torment-would have snapped by now.
They'd be broken, or worse, consumed by depression.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut Zev? It was like the sun always found its way to him.
"Zev"..." Kelly whispered, her hand rising almost instinctively, as if she could touch the warmth around him.
The way he acted like nothing was wrong made her heart ache more. She didn't understand why it hurt, but it did.
"Hm? Changed your mind?" Zev's eyes narrowed as he saw her hand move toward him. He quickly pulled the certificates closer to his chest. "It's too late for that now." Kelly gave him a serious look, but her smile didn't fade. "Zev, I promise I'll try my best. If I mess up, letknow. I'll do better." Zev shrugged nonchalantly, mumbling, "I wouldn't dare. You're in charge at home. You've got the final say." Kelly pushed him toward the door, but just as they reached the exit, she noticed Eric standing there. His face was drawn, as if he hadn't slept in days.
Kelly had always known their every move was being watched-by the Lynches, by Eric's people-but she didn't expect him to show up so soon.
"You...
you really got married?" Eric's voice was strained, as if he could hardly believe it.
1/3 .64%- Chapter 129 Another Harassment +8 Pearls Zev's words only made the moment sweeter. He remembered how Eric used to walk around with such arrogance. Seeing him like this felt like victory.
Eric clenched his fists, his face turning red with anger. He was shaking, his voice breaking. "Kelly ... why are you doing this to me?" Kelly didn't say a word. She simply stood there, staring at him, silent.
Zev scoffed, watching Eric closely. "Have spride, man. Today's supposed to be one of the happiest days of my life, so I don't want to get physical with you. But seriously, take a hint." Eric's smirk was sharp. "Your legs may be broken, but your mouth is still working just fine," he sneered, not the least bit intimidated by Zev in the wheelchair.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmZev's anger surged. "I might be sitting here with broken legs, but I can still take a swing if I feel like it."
Eric's fists clenched, his whole body tense. His eyes locked onto Kelly.
"How did you end up with someone ve like him? He's got issues. Don't you worry he'll snap one day and hurt you? You may hate me, but this... this is beneath you." Zev's blood boiled. "You've lost your mind. Only a pathetic excuse for a man would ever lay a hand on a woman." Kelly stepped in, her grip tight on Zev's wheelchair, stopping him before he could react.
She could see the anger in Zev's eyes, and she feared he might do something reckless. He was still recovering, and a fight now would would only leave him worse off. "We don't need your opinion on our lives," Kelly said firmly, pushing Zev forward. Eric scoffed, shaking his head. "You think you're with him because of anything but the money I gave you? That money was meant for us, Kelly. It was for our future. What makes you think you can just take that and build a life with him?" Kelly's temper flared. "That money belongs to my parents. How I choose to use it is none of your business." Eric's voice grew louder. "What about him? What does he have to offer? What did he promise you? Does he have a house, a car, a future? Did he meet any of the conditions my parents set when we talked about marriage?" Kelly shook her head, baffled.
Regina was serving a sentence, but she wasn't dead. They'd rebuild. So why was Eric acting like he was the one wronged? Why was he pretending to be the victim now? "Kelly," Eric snapped, his eyes wild. "Without that money, you'd have nothing. He can't even provide you with the basics. You're living in a fantasy if you think this will last."
Zev's gaze darkened, his voice low.
"What makes you think I can't take care of her?" His confusion was clear. el Eric thought he was ssort of high roller, but Zev knew his own financial power far outstripped whatever Eric could offer.
Zev couldn't help but feel something was seriously wrong with Eric.