Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby novel Chapter 123

Chapter 123 The Persistent Ex

Clarissa’s apartment.

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Beau watched as Clarissa entered, the door clicking shut behind her. “Is Zion still hanging on?” he asked,

his tone flat.

“He’d be better off dead,” Clarissa replied without a hint of emotion. “Dad, you don’t understand. His injuries are that bad. I heard from Wade that he’s still in the ICU.”

Beau frowned, narrowing his eyes. “And if he dies, how are you going to marry him? Even if he ends up disabled, you’re still tied to him. The family need the Lockharts‘ connections.”

Clarissa leaned back, an amused smile tugging at her lips. “Don’t worry, Dad. I’ve already got it figured out. I’ve got Wade on my side.” She paused for a moment, then added, “Before Zion went off to the army, Wade made him freeze his sperm. So, even if,he dies, it won’t matter. I just need to carry his child.”

Beau raised an eyebrow, his expression hardening. “Wade actually agreed to that?”

Clarissa shrugged, unfazed. “I think Zion’s injuries are serious enough. Wade told me to think it over, but if I’m fine with it, he’ll set up the IVF. When Zion’s a little better, we can get married.” She grinned, admiring her nails. “Once I have the Lockharts‘ heir, Zion’s death won’t change anything. Wade will eventually pass on, and then… everything the Lockharts have will be ours.”

Beau paused, lifting his cup of tea. After a beat, he chuckled softly. “You really are your father’s daughter, Clarissa. Always making the best of a situation.”

Clarissa straightened, a surge of pride filling her chest. “Dad, don’t worry. Once the baby’s here, this child will carry the Lockharts‘ bloodline. It’s the key to the Lynches‘ future.”

She was already thinking ahead. Once the child was born and Zion was out of the way, the baby would be the sole heir to the Lockhart Group.

She would control it all.

And after that, no one would dare look down on the Lynches again.

“Get the IVF done quickly,” Beau urged, his voice more serious now. “We can’t afford any more delays.”

“Don’t worry, Dad,” Clarissa said, her voice confident. “I’ll take care of it.”

At the market, inside the military district…

Kelly pushed Zev through the market, the cart rattling softly as they moved past the fresh produce and the fish stalls. Suddenly; a large fish leapt out of the water and landed directly in Zev’s arms.

For a few moments, Zev was frozen, the fish flapping in his hands, unable to process what had just happened.

Both Kelly and the vendor stared in stunned silence.

Then, as if on cue, Kelly and the vendor burst into laughter.

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Chapter 123 The Persistent Ex

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The vendor grinned, his laughter infectious. “Wow, young man, you must be something special. Our fish has a crush on you!”

Kelly fought to stifle her laughter, her eyes twinkling. It’s good luck. The fish symbolizes wealth, so it looks like you’re about to strike it rich.”

Zev stared down at the fish, still in a daze. “I want braised fish.”

“Alright, we’ll braise it,” Kelly said, buying the fish and handing it back to him.

Zev let out a small grunt. “Honey, I used to be terrifying, but now everything thinks I’m easy pickings. I’ve got a broken leg, and now I’m being bullied by a fish.”

A smile cracked Kelly’s lips as they went on for more grocery shopping.

The bustling market scene was something far beyond what they could have imagined back in Solmaris.

In Solmaris, Zev had once taken Kelly to a local market, but it was a world apart from this vibrant place. Everything there was disordered and grimy, the produce was stale and unappetizing, leaving them with no desire to even look at the food.

“Honey, can you make shredded potatoes?” Zev asked, pointing to the mound of potatoes on the table.

Kelly gave a quick nod, picking out a few and placing them gently in Zev’s lap.

“Honey, I want corn,” Zev added with a hopeful grin.

His excitement was childlike, his energy contagious. His requests were simple, but his enthusiasm seemed boundless.

Kelly smiled at his eagerness, shaking her head fondly. With a sigh, she walked off to find the corn.

“Kelly!”

Just as Kelly was finishing the transaction, about to wheel Zev away, Eric stormed up to them and seized her wrist. “I’ve been looking for you everywhere! They told me you were here, but I didn’t believe it. And now I find you hiding with him.”

“Are you out of your mind?” Kelly shot him a sharp look.

“Hey, hey! Are you blind?” Zev stepped forward, using his cane to block Eric’s path. He positioned himself between Kelly and her ex, protecting her with his presence. “Can’t you see she’s with someone?”

Eric’s eyes burned with rage as he glared at Zev. “So this is how it is now, Kelly? You’re living with a thug, a loser, a complete sc*mbag?”

“You’re the one acting like a jerk,” Kelly retorted, her tone firm and cold.

The surrounding market had gone silent, the crowd now watching intently, murmurs running through them as the confrontation unfolded.