101 The Stolen Life

Keira’s eyes were cold and sharp. The smirk at the

corner of her mouth was devilishly enticing, carrying a wild vibe.

A sense of alienation from the world engulfed her.

The truth was, she never really felt she belonged to

this world.

When she was little, Isla had her classmates isolate and bully her. After leaving the Olsen family, she kept to herself over the years, making few friends.

The opinions and views of others were irrelevant to

her.

She wasn’t afraid of the invectives on the internet

did she fear the real-life reproaches. The words of journalists and Poppy hadn’t perturbed her at all.

So even if she threw a punch and hit someone, whic caused her name to trend online, she wouldn’t care!

With that thought, she took a step forward. The aura of defiance around her suddenly intensified!

The journalists immediately hoisted up their cameras,

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ready to capture the moment she initiated an attack. Once that happened, she would become the target of public outrage!

But just then!

A deep voice filled with sternness rang out suddenly.

“Stop!”

Surprised, Keira looked downstairs to see a tall figure striding toward them.

Lewis dressed in a tailored suit and was angry when he saw the scene. He waved his hand, and the bodyguards behind him surged forward, isolating Keira and the journalists and filling the narrow staircase.

The bodyguards emitted an intimidating aura, and their fierce appearance intimidated the journalists

Poppy.

Josh swallowed nervously. “Mr. Horton, what’s going

on?”

Lewis’s eyes were dark. “I suspect that you’re illegally infringing on Miss Olsen’s freedom!”

Josh quickly defended himself. “We are just doing a

normal interview…”

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His voice lacked conviction even as he spoke.

“Normal?” Lewis scoffed. “You can discuss that with my legal team.”

Having said that, he walked over to Keira, picked up her suitcase with one hand while grabbing her wrist with the other, and led her down the stairs.

This time, no one dared to obstruct them.

As Keira followed him down and out of the building, the sunlight showered upon her, sweeping away the gloom in her chest.

She looked up at the blinding sunlight, her expression cold and her voice indifferent. “You shouldn’t have come. Those journalists couldn’t have cornered me.”

Lewis replied, “If you hit someone, you’ll be critic

“I’m not afraid of being criticized.”

“But you shouldn’t be criticized.”

Keira was taken aback.

She had become accustomed to being criticized and being incompatible with others. She was used to

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putting up a prickly defense. She never thought she’d hear such words one day.

The coldness around her gradually faded, and the alienation in her eyes slowly vanished.

Suddenly, she let out a soft chuckle.

Lewis asked, “What are you laughing at?”

“I’m just thinking how miserable Connor must be right

now.”

Keira looked up and was back to her old self again. “He’s probably on the verge of collapsing…”

If Connor couldn’t hang in there and go to Isla, the two of them would fall out. Keira could then produce evidence of Connor being the murderer. Once he was arrested, he would expose the secret that Finley t to his grave…

As they talked, they came to Lewis’s Bentley. As the door opened, Keira immediately noticed that old Mrs

Horton was inside.

Old Mrs. Horton’s gaze fell upon their still holding hands… Her eyes lit up. “Well done, my boy!”

Keira had just realized that they were holding hands.

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She instantly withdrew her hand, finding the spot where he’d gripped her wrist was hot.

To change the subject from the old lady’s amused expression, she asked, “Grandma, what are you doing here?”

Old Mrs. Horton promptly replied, “Of course, I came to pick up my granddaughter-in-law and take her home!”

“Home?”

“Yes!” Mrs. Horton seemed hopeful. “I’m sick of the hospital. My dear, since you can’t stay here anymore, why not come home with me?”

Just as Keira was about to refuse, old Mrs. Horton said, “If you don’t come home with me, I’ll just continue stay in the hospital.”

Old Mrs. Horton’s illness had long vanished. She had been pretending to be sick just to make Lewis and Keira stay by her side and spend more time together.

Lewis also said, “Miss Olsen, these reporters can be pretty persistent. Only the Horton family can ensure

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your safety. Please come stay with us for the time

being.”

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Keira said, “Okay.”

“Fantastic, my dear granddaughter-in-law, let’s go

home!”

The car quickly entered House One Manor, winding along the driveway for ten minutes before entering the Horton residence

Despite not being her first visit, Keira still marveled at

the size of the manor.

No wonder Isla was so keen to marry Jake and become

the hostess here.

She was lost in her thoughts when their car pulled

over.

Keira and Lewis helped old Mrs. Horton out of the and into the living room.

As they entered, they saw Isla trying to appease Jake. “Jake, don’t be mad at me. I’ve already apologized to the Allen family. They won’t blame me anymore.”

Jake’s expression was foul. He initially tried to ignore her, but upon hearing the approaching footsteps and

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Keira entering alongside Lewis, he stood up in surprise. “Keira, what are you doing in my house?!”

Before he could continue, old Mrs. Horton snapped. “I invited my granddaughter-in-law here! Got a problem with that?”

Jake was taken aback, “Granddaughter-in-law?”

Isla quickly said, “Jake, it seems like Great-grandma has mistaken Keira for Mr. Horton’s wife…”

Jake immediately glanced at Keira and Lewis, his brows furrowed.

Lewis suddenly emphasized each word. “Miss Olsen is our guest. She’ll be staying with the Hortons for a

while.”

At the sound of these words, Isla clenched her fist even tighter, her eyes glowing with jealousy.

She voiced her disagreement. “Is this a good idea? Keira being labeled as a killer might bring trouble to the Horton family. If a reporter catches wind of her staying here, people might think we’re harboring her. This might even affect the Horton’s stock…”

Before she could say anything else, Lewis cut in with a

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cold voice, “The matters of the Horton family are none of your concern.”

Isla felt insulted and bit her lip in frustration.

Suddenly, Jake grabbed her hand. “Uncle Lewis, Isla is just concerned for the Horton family. After all, she’s my fiancée.”

A wave of happiness washed over Isla!

Despite her efforts to make up for her mistakes recently, Jake had been ignoring her. But now that he suddenly supported her, she realized he was using her to target Keira.

Isla was never one to be blinded by love. She knew what she had to do. Jake wouldn’t let her go because he still found her useful.

Now, what she needed to do was to stay here an

rid of Keira!

With this in mind, she gave Jake a nod and was abo to speak when her phone suddenly rang.

Without thinking, she pulled out her phone and saw “Connor” flashing on the screen.

critical moment to win

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she take another man’s

and went on. “Mr. Horton, I’m not against Keira. I’m just giving advice from a PR

She heard the ringtone.

Her phone rang again.

up and hung up

say anything, the

more.

he let go of her

immediately clenched her fists, gave Jake an apologetic smile, and answered the phone. “Hey, busy.

she could finish speaking, Connor snapped “What could be more

calm him down.

don’t care. I need you to

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are surrounding me, and they’re all lashing out at me. Aunt Poppy is

wretch! Doesn’t

to do something, and it was the only time in the past few days he’d seemed content with her. She knew

would truly be fed

phone and said to Jake, “I’m going to take this call and try

walked out the

Keira and Lewis

and beg tapping the screen. He then

Isla and Connor

making a fuss. I have something very important going

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just criticized a few times, right? Just bear

yelled angrily. “You don’t know what it feels like. The way my classmates look at me- it’s all disgusted and disdainful looks. When I go to the canteen, even the people there won’t serve me food anymore! Wherever I go, I’m pointed at

we go? Do you have money? Without any money, how are we supposed to live?

Keira’s

and Connor would have a fallout, but it wasn’t even a full day before Connor lost his

this, she heard Connor roar on the phone, “I don’t have any money, but I can make sure that you can’t continue this life you’re living

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you’re living now

Keira!!”

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103 Arrest

Keira blinked slightly.

Isla steal from

she heard Isla frantically

hit

you really think Jake would love you? He’s just interested in Dr. South! And then there’s the Allen family, you pretended to be Keira again, Isla. You seem

fury. “Connor Hill, shut

sneered. “Why should I shut up when you’ve stolen something even more important from her? Do you want me

important? What

Keira frowned.

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roared, “Shut

didn’t bring up that topic anymore, “Isla, I can stay silent, but you have

life…”

said resolutely, “You, a dropout, what can you give me? What I want is the position of the mistress of the Horton family!

afraid that I’ll reveal your secret?!”

believe that only you have leverage over me

was stunned. “What

was first an electric current

“How could

un in

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the blame on Keira. Isla, I’ve removed these two annoying people for you at once. Remember, it’s all for your

The recording abruptly ended.

over to the police! If I lose everything, your ending will be a thousand times worse

horrified. “Isla, you can’t treat

this!!”

exuberant as she said quietly, “Connor, we both hold each other’s secrets, so let’s be

be at peace? I’m surrounded by reporters and

it up!” Isla’s voice was

frightened by her. “Isla, don’t you care about my feelings at

me?”

you kidding me? If it wasn’t

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I feel sick! You’re parasites and blood-suckers! Connor Hill, don’t bother

was stunned. “You

continue as before.

sobbed. “Isla, don’t scare me. If I’m caught by the

this, Connor

room, Keira removed her earphones, her

and sent a message to Holly. “You can arrest Connor Hill

she looked

her meaning and

made

uncomfortable!

something between his

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how could that

his fist, his eyes welling up with tears. “Uncle, wouldn’t Auntie be displeased with Keira

smiled. “She probably won’t mind. Isn’t that right, Miss

raised an eyebrow, “That should be the

Horton.”

polite and distant,

Keira is now deep in a public opinion controversy. I just checked online. She actually attacked a reporte and even harmed her own mother. Mr. Horton, the video of

phone to Jake. Indeed, the public

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supposed to be a rich second-generation heiress? Why would she live there? It turns out it’s not because this murderer is powerful, but

but I can reveal a bit. That

H family, the richest in

“Yes, them…”

calmly said, “I just checked the Horton Group’s stocks, and there has been a slight fluctuation. If journalists confirm that Keira is at the Horton’s,

straightened his sleeve, a smile still playing on his lips, but he

of the Horton Group. If there’s a major blunder, Grandpa will definitely not let

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has already been exposed anyway, so let’s not implicate the Horton family

always reliable, not like some murderer. Once they manage to latch onto the Horton family,

“I was

not a murderer!

Keira’s suspicion isn’t cleared, she’ll have to

stigma…”

“Heh.”

who was playing with her phone, chuckled, her

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photo taken by a reporter of Connor being

drained from

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104 The Truth

so soon. She didn’t realize that as soon as she named Connor as the murderer,

when the message arrived,

presence of journalists nearby, the whole

Poppy was causing a fuss, hurling insults and hitting her nephew repeatedly, all while sobbing

could you write a letter of forgiveness to Keira? Do

You better retract that letter immediately! I want that ungrateful creature to rot in jail! She

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“You damn fool!”

was rather frail and, surrounded by a crowd of students, he felt unable to fight

woman with a strong hand, so Connor was left dodging her strikes and covering his head, unable to pull away from his aunt’s

the police provided him

blurted out, “Officers, please, take this crazy

“Hello, you are suspected

this, both the surrounding

regained her composure to speak, “Yes, take him

want the

words, a

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we’re confused. Why are you arresting Connor for murder? Shouldn’t you

because he was paid for the

The murder suspect is out on bail awaiting trial. Why are you here

the wealthy family? Is there some kind of collusion

should be arresting Keira Olsen! She’s the murderer!

to explain their actions to the public, but considering the wides d repercussions of this case, the

At the Horton residence…

was as pale as a sheet. Looking at the

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be as she had

you watching? Even the journalists are starting to mention our family! Soon, people will find out that the wealthy family they’re referring to is the Horton family! Are

spoke in a somber tone, “Did you ever consider

Keira?”

evidence from

words, her gaze fixated nervously

officer spoke. “We have evidenc that Connor Hill is the murderer. He has made false accusations against Miss Olsen, so we’re taking him into custody for

spoken, the journalists at the scene were

Everyone began shouting.

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“How is that possible?”

victim is Connor

be the murderer? Isn’t this a forced confession? Just to clear

him, glaring angrily at the officers. “What nonsense are you speaking? How could Connor kill my brother?! Is this a setup by Keira Olsen? Did she bribe you to

officers remained stoic and serious. “We won’t be lenient with any criminals, nor would we wrongfully accuse anyone.

Unless you show us,

him away!”

continued to block

portrayed himself as a victim and

help me. I’ve already issued a letter forgiving Keira. What more do they

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journalists were

They gathered around Connor.

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