Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby novel Chapter 178

Chapter 178 Zev is Banned from the Mission

At Zev’s residence.

Kelly examined Zev’s injured leg and asked, “Has the pain bothered you lately?”

He lied without hesitation, “Not at all.”

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In truth, the nights were unbearable–he often sat alone on the balcony, unable to sleep because of the pain.

“The doctor said light exercise helps, but that doesn’t mean you can start running when you feel a little better. Have you been sneaking out a lot lately?” Kelly wanted to scold him, but seeing the way he looked at her–almost pitiful–made it hard to be harsh.

“Me? Going out too much?” Zev shook his head, acting innocent. “Honey, I swear, I’m fine …”

He was eager to recover quickly so that his mission proposal would finally get approved. He needed to go to Solmaris and lure out Lucas. The bait had already been set; by revealing his identity, he had drawn Lucas‘

attention.

But given his current condition, he couldn’t even pass a basic physical exam. The higher–ups had blocked him, refusing to let him take on any mission.

“Take the ravioli to Connor. We’ll talk when you get back,” Kelly said, changing the subject. She had something else on her mind: travel.

She wanted to take Zev on a trip. When they returned, she’d work for a while longer before heading to Congrelith for a peacekeeping mission.

Though their marriage hadn’t been born out of love, spending time with him had made her realize that she didn’t actually dislike him.

“What do you want to talk about?” Zev felt a twinge of guilt. He had been running around lately, making arrangements for Kelly’s future before he left for Oasisvale. If she found out, things would get complicated.

Kelly eyed him suspiciously. “What are you hiding? I just wanted to discuss a beach trip.”

He breathed a sigh of relief and smirked. “I thought you were going to settle scores with me later.”

Kelly tilted her head. “Call you out? So you admit you’ve done plenty of things worth scolding?”

He grabbed a piece of ravioli and headed out. “Nope. No idea what you’re talking about. Must’ve been

someone else.”

Shaking her head, Kelly sighed as she plated the freshly cooked ravioli. Most of them were lumpy and misshapen–Zev’s handiwork.

Her chest tightened as she looked at them. His hands might never regain their former strength.

At Gary’s residence.

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“Oh? So now you’re seeing her good side?” Zev leaned against the dining table, reaching for a ravioli. “Weren’t you the one who objected when I wanted to marry Kelly?”

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“Don’t you have your own at home? Hands off mine” Gary moved to shield his plate of ravioli, motioning

for Zey to leave.

“Did you submit the request yet? I’m running out of time. Lucas and his then have been keeping an eye on me for days. If we drag this out any longer, they’ll shift their focus to Kelly, Zev said, urgency clear in his voice.

Gary steered the conversation in another direction. “We’ve already captured the people tailing you. They didn’t reveal anything useful, but Lucas might stay under the radar for a while?

Zev’s frustration flared. “I told you not to alert them! Why not just send me in and let me handle it?”

Gary exhaled heavily. “I’ll be straight with you. Your grandfather… He’s stepped in. My superior used to work under him, which means there are certain obligations involved–especially since you’re the only Lockhart heir.”

“He has no right to interfere!” Zev snapped, his temper boiling over.

It was obvious–Ken must have told Wade about the scars on Zev’s hands and body.

“The higher–ups have made it clear. If you want to keep taking on S–level missions, you’ll have to pass an evaluation first.” Gary hesitated before adding, “At the very least, you need to prove you can handle a firearm like before.”

For a moment, Zev was silent. His anger cooled as if doused with ice water.

Right now, he couldn’t even hold a gun properly, let alone fire one. And even if he could pull the trigger, there was no way he’d match his former accuracy.

The fact that the assessment revolved around a gun only confirmed what he already suspected–they had no intention of letting him go on the mission.