Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby

Chapter 441 Zev Fakes His Death and Returns

Eric was uneasy, looking anxiously at Kelly. "Kelly..."

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She met his gaze. “Eric, I understand you studied medicine to save lives. I know you still have a conscience, and you have your limits. No matter what happens, don't lose sight of that."

Patrick was desperate to marry her off to Shawn. Zev must have done something-perhaps he had tried to

escape.

Once Patrick became impatient, he wouldn't just pressure her; he would come after Eric too.

He was determined to drag Eric down, turning him into another Beau-another puppet under his control.

"Whatever he offers or threatens you with, don't let it shake your principles," Kelly urged, worried Patrick might resort to drastic measures.

Eric hesitated before asking, "Kelly, if Zev... doesn't make it, do we still have a chance?"

Kelly looked at him and shook her head. "Eric, you know that's impossible. It's over."

When she waited for him at the police station to pick her up after returning from Solmaris, she had already let go.

Their story had ended.

"I love Zev. Whether he's here or not, that won't change. Love, to me, is eternal- even in a single moment."

Leaving the small shop they used to visit together, Kelly walked away.

Eric watched her go, lowering his head with a bitter smile.

He knew she was gone from his life forever.

After she had disappeared for three years, he had chosen to move on, to let go, to remarry.

But Kelly wasn't like that.

Even if Zev died, she wouldn't stop loving him. She wouldn't love someone else. She wouldn't marry again.

That was the difference between them.

Some love endured. Some love faded.,

Neither was right or wrong. Love simply followed the heart.

If Kelly had truly died back then, Eric's decision to move on would have been understandable.

Neither of them could be blamed.

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Zev had attempted to escape once, only to be caught and beaten within an inch of his life.

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"Sir, he's dangerous. He's too sharp. Keeping him alive could be a mistake." Patrick listened to the report. Zev had finally pushed them too far.

"Sir, you can't think about family anymore. If he survives and gets away, it'll be disastrous for you..."the subordinate spoke in a hushed tone, his eyes fixed on Zev, who lay motionless in a pool of blood. "You need to act now-otherwise, he'll always be a danger."

The phone line went silent. No response came from the other end.

Zev, drenched in his blood, strained to listen. His fingers twitched, his body tense. Maybe, deep down, he still clung to the hope that family meant something. Minutes passed before Patrick's voice, hoarse and unreadable, finally broke the silence. "Send him... to his parents."

So, that was his so-called 'loving' uncle.

A sharp pain stabbed through Zev's chest, making it hard to breathe. He refused to accept the cruel reality staring him in the face-the same truth that had already shattered him once before.

The family he had placed his faith in had been the very ones to tear his life apart.

The caller ended the conversation, reached for the nearby gun, and loaded it. Stepping toward Zev, he muttered, "Don't blame me. Be smarter in your next life."

A single gunshot echoed, and a bullet pierced Zev's skull.

Nearby, a henchman had been recording the entire scene on his phone.

The shooter nudged Zev's body with his foot, checked for any signs of life, then turned the camera toward Patrick. "It's done."

"Get rid of it," Patrick ordered before ending the call.

Now that Zev was dead, there was nothing left to worry about.

After hanging up, the man turned to his crew. "Clean up and dump him in the sea."

Zev was dragged away, leaving no evidence behind.

Wiping down the gun, the man stepped out of the room.

Pulled from the scene and transported aboard a cargo ship, Zev eventually emerged from the container. Someone had come to retrieve him.

Returning to Drakonia wouldn't be easy-there was a war ahead.

There was plenty of evidence against Patrick, but he was no fool.

If Beau didn't betray him, Patrick would make sure Beau took the fall. That meant

Beau and Clarissa were the keys to bringing him down.

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Wagner Residence.

Patrick stepped out of his study, his face unreadable.

He had always done whatever it took to reach his goals-but Zev was still his nephew, a boy he had watched

grow up.

"Zion, you can't hold it against me," Patrick murmured, lighting candles in front of the altar. "This world is built on survival of the fittest. Bloodshed and darkness aren't the fault of those in power-it's the rules' fault."

To claim what he wanted, a price had to be paid.

The rules of this world had never been fair to him, so he had learned to create his own rules.

With a bead bracelet in hand, Patrick closed his eyes and bowed several times. Stepping away from the altar, he turned to his maid. "Switch out the offerings." She nodded and went inside, replacing the items with more lavish ones.

Those who knew Patrick well understood one thing-whenever he felt the urge to kill, he changed the offerings.

That was why the Wagners' altar was always stocked with the most expensive, freshest offerings.

"Kelly, you're here. How are you feeling?" Entering the living room, Patrick softened his sharp gaze into a warm smile, the picture of a caring elder.

Kelly returned the smile. "Much better, Uncle Patrick."

"Why are you still calling him that?" Hannah frowned in disapproval. Zev was gone, and Kelly was set to marry Shawn-why was she still addressing Patrick as 'uncle'?

She added, "Unless you and Shawn have nothing to do with each other." Hannah held some resentment toward Kelly. She had always favored Zev, while Shawn, being the son of a mistress, was just another rival to Oscar.

"Why are you talking like that?" Patrick frowned at Hannah. "You've spoiled Oscar too much. We're all family, and Kelly can address us however she wants." Kelly looked meaningfully at Patrick with a smile. "Thank you, Uncle Patrick." Does he feel no guilt when I call him that?

Instead of looking at Kelly, Patrick turned his attention to Shawn. "How are things between you two? When's the wedding? Kelly needs a proper/title. With everything that's happened to Zion, she's been through enough. She shouldn't have to feel uncertain. You're a man-you should take responsibility." Shawn nodded. “Kelly's pregnant. We don't want to rush it. We'll marry after the baby arrives."

He was stalling for her.

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Patrick's expression darkened. "The ceremony can wait, but you're getting the marriage certificate at Ciry Hall tomorrow. I've already arranged it."

Kelly frowned as she sensed his urgency.

She forced a smile. “Uncle Patrick, tomorrow is my prenatal check-up. We might

not have time. There's no need to rush-"

"No." Patrick cut her off, his tone sharp with an underlying threat. "Men change their minds fast. The check-up can wait a day, but the certificate must be done immediately."

With Zev gone, Patrick had nothing left to fear. If Kelly didn't fall in line and make Shawn the rightful heir. he would simply proceed with his plan against her.