Chapter 125
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“How could my brother’s entire family be wiped out, while the real culprit escaped without any punishment? This is so unfair.
“You’ve known deep down all along, haven’t you? Otherwise, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now,” Zina said, her voice increasingly compelling, imbued with a hypnotic quality that gradually put Sean at ease.
Sean’s eyes burned with palpable hatred as he clenched his fingers into pale–knuckled fists.
He said, “I get it now. You’re just like me–we both want revenge. I have what you need, all the evidence I’ve gathered, risking my life for it. But I choose to trust you.”
“Trust works in mysterious ways, Sean mused, surprised at how much faith he could place in a complete stranger.
When Zina stepped out of the car again, she was already back in Jorvellan.
Free from Springvale’s messy affairs at last, Zina felt like a weight had been lifted, her mind clearer and more refreshed than it had been in weeks.
Stepping out of the car, Zina didn’t go straight back to the Lambert family. Instead, she made a beeline for the Carter Corporation.
As Zina entered, she immediately spotted Kellan waiting in the office. Golden sunlight streamed through the windows, bathing him in a radiant glow, as if he were haloed in light
Before she realized it, Zina found herself staring, unconsciously swallowing hard.
Kellan looked up, a knowing smile playing at the corners of his lips.
Kellan flashed a sly smile. “How astute of you to come find me here, Miss Sinclair. Honestly, I thought you’d handle these troubles on your own,” he said.
“Of course not. With someone as resourceful as you, Mr. Carter, I’d be foolish not to make the most of it,” said Zina.
Zina flashed her usual bright smile and gestured to the man behind her. There’s someone here who needs your help getting sorted out, Mr. Carter. I trust that’s not a problem for you?”
Kellan’s assessing gaze swept over the man, his fingertips resting lightly on the watch strapped to his other wrist–a gesture that sketched an air of detached elegance.
Kellan said with a hint of amusement, “Miss Sinclair, you truly are shrewd–always knowing how to play your cards right”
“Takes one to know one,” Zina retorted, cutting straight to the chase. She added meaningfully, “This man is crucial to my plans. Since you’ve chosen to partner with me, Mr. Carter, I assume you’ll want to demonstrate your capabilities?”
“Naturally,” Kellan replied with an amiable smile, his gaze locked steadily on Zina, never wavering for a moment.
The intense gaze made Zina’s hair stand on end. She rubbed her arms and was about to make an excuse to leave when Kellan’s assistant suddenly strode in from outside, bowed before him, and said, “Mr. Carter, Kyle is here.
“He’s making a scene and insisting on seeing you immediately.”
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Kellan glanced at Zina with a playful smirk. “Hmm? Miss Sinclair, care to stick around for the show?”
Kellan arched a brow at Zina, a flash of mischief in his eyes that thoroughly piqued her curiosity.
Zina nodded and took a seat nearby, appearing docile but remaining keenly observant.
Minutes later. Kyle’s ranting and raving echoed through the hallway.
“What a bunch of condescending scum.” Kyle roared. “Have you all forgotten who used to call the shots in this company! Don’t you dare think just because I don’t have as much power now that I can’t still fire every single one of you ingrates.
“This company will be mine–just see who dares take it from me. You think you can mock me now? Just wait and see how long you’ll keep strutting around like you own the place.”
Kyle’s voice boomed through the hallway, deliberately loud and obnoxious.
Kellan, however, remained unusually aloof the entire time, his otherworldly detachment making Zina momentarily wonder, ‘Is he always this quiet?”
Kyle straightened his jacket with a deliberate flourish, chin held high as he swaggered into the room, only to freeze mid- stride the instant his eyes landed on Zina, utterly dumbfounded.
“W–What the hell are you doing here? Are you trying to seduce Kellan?” Kyle blurted out, his face twisted in disbelief.
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