Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby novel Chapter 400

Chapter 400 Many Hands Behind the Kidnapping

“Your grandpa hit you again? How old are you now, and you still can’t fight back?” Zev frowned. Caden had taken beatings a lot as a kid–Mick never seemed to like him much.

Caden’s parents had passed away young. He and his brother inherited a lot at a young age, which only made them easier targets in the family.

There was also Caden’s uncle, Tom Hardison–his grandfather’s illegitimate son from an affair. The family estate had originally gone to Caden’s father years ago, but after his parents died, Mick wanted his youngest son to reap the benefits instead.

If Sidney hadn’t been smart and capable, the family would’ve drained the duo dry a long time ago.

“Can’t fight him? I just don’t want to get my hands dirty,” Caden snapped.

He couldn’t win back then. And even now, yeah, still couldn’t win.

The old man might be easier to deal with–he had a disability–but that uncle of his was a different story. He was trouble.

“Whatever. I’m sick; I don’t have the energy to deal with you.” Zev leaned against Kelly dramatically, using it as an excuse to act cute. “Darling, I’m dizzy. Carry me home.”

Kelly was speechless but supported him toward the living room.

Jasper glared at his dad with both irritation and contempt. He then took Shane’s hand and mimicked his old man. “Shane, I feel dizzy too. Carry me.”

Shane, ever sincere, thought his brother was actually sick. He scooped him up right away, gently touching his forehead. But it doesn’t feel warm.

Caden watched the scene unfold—one grown man, one kid–and stomped his foot in frustration.

Like father, like son. A chip off the old block, and trouble still runs in the family.

“Zev, I really need to talk to you,” Caden said, more urgently this time.

Kelly looked back, catching the tone. She let go of Zev and urged, “Caden might be serious. Truman’s on his way over. You two go talk in the bedroom. I’ll cook something.”

Zev nodded and waved Caden over. “If you’re here to thank me for saving Charles, don’t bother. Since when did you start getting all polite with me?”

They’d known each other since they were kids.

Zev didn’t trust many people from his circle and even fewer he’d actually spend time with.

Caden was the only one he shared a bond with.

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Along the way, Caden kept his head down and followed Zev into the bedroom. He didn’t anything until the door closed. “Wade just passed; I wasn’t going to bring this up, but …

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Zev froze mid–step, glancing back at him. “What’s going on?”

“The guy who kidnapped Charles the other day said … your dad’s kidnapping years ago might’ve had

Chapter 400 Many Hands Behind the Kidnapping

something to do with my family,” Caden’s voice trembled. “I asked Sidney, but he wouldn’t say much. Ji told me it wasn’t simple. Said one person couldn’t have pulled it off alone. There were others Involved of them.”

Caden lowered his head; his eyes turned red as he spoke.

He didn’t want this. He wanted to continue being his friend. Didn’t want to even talk about it. But he had to

Caden had seen what Zev went through, how he’d risked everything to find the truth behind his father’s disappearance.

Zev stood silent, his fingers numb. “Sidney told you that?”

“He did,” Caden nodded, meeting his eyes. “Zev, if you want to yell at me or hit me, I get it.”

But Zev didn’t. He said nothing.

He’d grown more composed over the years. At least he didn’t lash out like he used to.

His calm reaction made Caden more uneasy. “Zev …”

“Sidney knew all along.” Zev sat down at the edge of the bed, his voice weak and hollow.

He didn’t know what to believe anymore.

It felt like the world was one giant stage, and everyone was wearing a mask, hiding something behind a polite smile.

Terrifying. And so, so sad.

“He’s been trying to track the mastermind for years. But that old man … he’s too careful. And Tom? That guy’s just the worst.” Caden scowled at the mention./

“There’s no way they weren’t involved. But Sidney… he wasn’t part of it.”

Zev knew that. Sidney had still been a kid when his dad was taken.

Still, the fact that the Hardisons had anything/to do with it was a slap in the face.

“Sidney was someone my mom trusted. Before she took her own life, she left me in his care. I thought I could trust your family.” Zev let out a dry laugh.

“Turns out, it was just Sidney. Not the rest of them.”

“I’m sorry,” Caden whispered.