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As soon as these words were said, the room fell silent.

Isla and Jake both looked over at Lewis. The whole

point of calling him over was to see Keira’s husband and put them on the spot.

But now, was Lewis actually going to stand up for

Keira?

Isla was momentarily at a loss for words.

Erin, on the other hand, had nothing to lose and

blurted out, “Mr. Horton knows her husband? With the

way he’s dressed, could he be anything other than a construction worker? Even if he’s not a laborer, at best, he could be a contractor, right?”

These days, even contractors could make a lot of

money.

But in Erin’s mouth, it seemed like even this job was somewhat contemptible.

Lewis’s gaze darkened, and just as he was about to speak, someone knocked on the door, and a man in a suit walked in. “Sorry to intrude.”

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Seeing him, someone in the crowd immediately

exclaimed, “Mr. Hill?”

The man in the suit, Mr. Hill, was slightly taken aback.

“You know me?”

“Well, yes. Our company has recently been working with yours, trying to provide you with a constant temperature energy system. You might not remember me, I’m just an intern at my company,” the young man

said with an awkward smile.

Someone whispered from the side, “Who’s that?”

The young man said, “He’s an expatriate who has returned to Crera to pursue the real estate business. I heard their family’s enterprise has spread across the globe, and now he’s expanding into the Crera market. He’s quite impressive!”

“Really? What’s someone like that doing here? Co he be looking for Mr. Horton?”

In the room, only the Horton family had the status to discuss matters with such a family.

However, Lewis frowned.

The real estate market in Crera was currently in

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decline, and Horton Group’s real estate business had already completely transformed. He couldn’t remember having any cooperation with the Martin

family.

As he was pondering, Mr. Hill bowed respectfully to

Scott Martin and took out a contract from the document bag he was carrying. “Boss, I’ve thoroughly investigated the construction site you just inspected,

and it meets all our investment standards. Here’s the

contract; it was quite urgent, so I brought it over. Please sign it.”

After that, he also nodded apologetically to the people

around the table.

The crowd was dumbfounded.

Lewis frowned and looked toward Scott Martin, hi gaze turning abruptly cold.

Under the table, Keira had just been holding his hand to prevent him from speaking, and even when she brought up her own background, she hadn’t let go, seemingly seeking strength from the gesture.

Now, with everyone’s attention shifting, Keira wasn’t being scrutinized as closely anymore, so she relaxed

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and attempted to withdraw her hand.

But the next moment, the large hand she had been holding took control and grasped hers!

Keira tugged hard but couldn’t pull her hand back.

She looked at Lewis in surprise and saw a possessive look and a hint of jealousy on his face. Was that…jealousy?

Following his gaze, Keira saw Scott.

Keira couldn’t help but feel a mixture of amusement and dismay.

The appearance of Scott seemed to have triggered a sense of crisis in Lewis…

She thought for a moment and decided not to move.

Right now, everyone’s attention was focused cot, who could feel the burning stares of the crow among those gazes was one filled with incomprehensible hostility.

After signing the paper, Scott looked up and saw L staring at him.

Scott gave him a warm smile, then turned to Keira.

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“Miss Keira, I forgot to introduce myself. I’m Scott Martin.”

He extended his hand toward Keira.

Keira didn’t know what to say.

She could only shake hands with Scott Martin using her other hand, the one Lewis hadn’t grasped, and then she quickly let go. Despite that, Lewis’s expression still turned gloomy.

Scott seemed as if he hadn’t noticed the tension and

once again looked at Erin. “I’m not a construction worker, just so you know. The reason I’m dressed like this is that I was busy with an inspection just now, which seems to have led to all these

misunderstandings. I apologize for that.”

Erin was shocked.

Her mouth hung open wide enough to fit an entire

egg.

She awkwardly looked at Scott, and then back to Keira finding herself at a loss for words.

Charles’s eyes immediately lit up. “I knew it! How could someone like Dr. South marry a bricklayer?

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Turns out he’s quite the big shot!”

“One is Dr. South, the other is a real estate tycoon. They’re a perfect match, aren’t they?”

“I just googled the Martin family. My God, they’re kind of impressive!”

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Isla and Jake frowned, looking toward Keira in

confusion.

How could it possibly be…

How could she possibly have married such an influential figure?!

Jake felt it was impossible to take Keira away from

such a man to become his lover…

He subconsciously glanced over at Lewis.

He noticed that his esteemed uncle also had a

darkened expression; inexplicably, he felt a twinge of

satisfaction.

Yes, for someone like Keira, even if Jake couldn’t have her, it seemed his uncle might not stand a chance

either…

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While he was thinking this, Isla suddenly said, “Keira, is this really your husband?”

The question made Keira give her a somewhat mocking smile. “Do you hope it’s true?”

Isla was taken aback.

Keira didn’t beat around the bush and flatly said, “He’s

not my husband.”

Scott also let out a sigh. “I’m not Miss Olsen’s husband. She helped me out with an umbrella in the rain yesterday, and I was returning the umbrella. And somehow Miss Isla added me on WhatsApp, then summoned me here, saying I could meet Miss Olsen, so I came…”

He explained very clearly.

Isla immediately felt relieved. “I see, it was all a misunderstanding!”

Keira looked at her reaction, finding it ludicrous.

When Scott Martin was thought to be a construction. worker, they denied knowing each other, but Isla didn’t believe them and led the charge in attacking Keira.

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But as soon as Scott Martin turned out to be a real

estate tycoon, with just a few words, Isla believed him.

Keira said casually, “As long as you believe it, that’s fine. It saves me from being tagged with another hat.”

The remark laid bare Isla’s intention, leaving her feeling embarrassed. She laughed it off. “My bad for the misunderstanding. But, Keira, who really is your husband? Why not bring him here for all of us to see… I’m sure everyone is curious. Just who is so fortunate and doesn’t care about your status to have married someone as outstanding as you?”

She stressed the word “outstanding” with a satirical

tone.

Professor Miller, upon hearing this, also looked at Keira. “Keira, bring him along next time so I ca ave a look and see if he’s right for you.”

Keira smiled faintly, about to nod.

But unexpectedly, she heard the deep voice of the beside her, filled with a possessive assertiveness. “There’s no need for next time. He’s already here.”

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Lewis’s words once again quieted the private room.

Everyone looked at him in shock.

Even Professor Miller was confused. “He’s here?

Where?”

Lewis straightened his back and watched as Professor Miller bypassed him, starting with Scott Martin. He examined each of the men sitting in their seats, but after a full circle, he found no one.

Professor Miller asked, “Keira, who on earth is it?”

Lewis was speechless.

Seeing the change in the man’s expression, Keira couldn’t help but snicker internally.

From the first time she saw Lewis, he had always been serious. This was the first time Keira had seen so many

emotions on his face.

She smiled but said nothing.

Isla frowned. “Keira, did you marry one of our classmates? Who exactly is it? Stop keeping us in

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suspense!”

At that, Lewis spoke up, “Her husband is me!”

Suddenly, there was silence in the room, and everyone’s gaze abruptly shifted to the two of them.

Isla wanted to say something, but after opening her mouth and then meeting Lewis’s cold face, she

swallowed her words.

Lewis raised Keira’s hand, which he had been holding tightly under the table, showed it to everyone, and then specifically gave Scott a wary look. “Mr. Martin, I’m glad my wife could help you. If there’s anything in the future, you can contact me.”

Scott was speechless.

Lewis then looked around at everyone and signaled to Tom, who immediately smiled and said, “Mr. Horton and Miss Olsen have arranged a few bottles of fine wine to celebrate Professor Miller’s birthday. They’ll be served shortly. Enjoy your meal and drink, and this

meal will be on Mr. Horton’s account.”

The classmates were very appreciative, immediately

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raising their glasses. “Thank you, Mr. Horton. Thank you, Dr. South!”

At that moment, the atmosphere of the entire birthday banquet seemed to reach its climax.

Lewis had intended to dine with everyone, but his cell phone suddenly rang.

After he answered, whoever was on the other end said

something that made Lewis’s expression change drastically, and he said, “I’ll be right there.”

After hanging up, he looked at Keira apologetically. “I might need to leave now.”

“Go ahead,” Keira said nonchalantly.

Lewis paused, glanced at the people around him, and then said again, “I’ll leave the car for you, and have the driver take you home later.”

He then stood up, straightened his suit, and was about to leave when he passed by Scott Martin. He suddenly said, “Mr. Martin, everyone here is Keira’s college classmates and teachers. Your presence seems to keep them from relaxing completely. Why don’t we leave together?”

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Scott pursed his lips but politely stood up. “Alright then.”

However, as he was leaving with Lewis, he still turned

to look back at Keira. “Miss Olsen, I’ll be in touch with you frequently in the future.”

These words darkened Lewis’s face a few shades more.

Once the two men finally left, the atmosphere in the

private room completely relaxed, and everyone acted as if they had seen off a superior. They slumped back in their chairs and let out a deep sigh of relief!

“Who would’ve thought that one day I’d get to dine with such important figures? I reckon today’s lunch is the peak of my life!”

“Now I’ll never be short of something to talk about think that people I could only see on financial chan are actually having dinner and drinks with me… My

God!”

“Alright, they’ve left, but we still have Dr. South!”

Professor Miller couldn’t help but smile. He turned to discuss an academic issue with Keira when Isla

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suddenly saidm “Keira, aren’t you being… shameless?!”

As soon as she said this, everyone immediately looked

at her.

Charles frowned. “Isla, I see it now. This whole time, it was you who were picking fights. Erin was just a pawn you used. So, what is it that you want to do now that Erin has stopped talking?”

Isla didn’t expect to be called out and bit her lip in

anger.

She lowered her gaze to think for a moment, then simply laughed. “I don’t want to do anything. I just think Keira has gone too far! She actually managed to persuade Mr. Horton to put on such a grand act with

her!”

Her words stunned the people around her.

Keira frowned. “Are you ever going to stop?”

Isla sneered. “Can’t I talk about the things you’ve done yourself? Everyone in the Horton family knows Mr. Horton got married two years ago, whereas you got married after graduation. Tell me, how did the two of you manage to get married across those two years?”

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Keira frowned.

There were complicated reasons behind it, and she

hadn’t clarified them.

She said indifferently, “Mr. Horton and I are indeed legally married. Whether you believe it or not is up to

you.”

“Still being stubborn here! Jake, isn’t the wife of our

uncle always abroad?”

for

Jake had wanted to say this all along but didn’t dare to

speak due to the pressure from Lewis. Now, he immediately sneered. “Indeed, Keira, I courted you four years. How come I didn’t know that you were my aunt by marriage?!”

Isla sighed. “It’s all because of her face. She pleased Mr Horton and got him to join her in deceiving us. Keira really didn’t expect that. Your mother is a mistress, al you, already married, would rather have an affair and

be someone else’s mistress…

Jake chimed in. “Probably a genetic trait in the family, right? Can’t stand not being someone else’s mistress?”

Their words were too harsh!

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Compared to Erin’s words just now, it was an even deeper insult to Keira’s character!

Even Professor Miller, who usually didn’t intervene in student affairs, couldn’t stand it anymore “Enough! Isla, Jake, shut your mouths!”

Isla looked at him. “Professor Miller, knowing she is Dr. South, you’re biased toward her, but does someone of her questionable personal morals deserve to be a distinguished professor at the school? Aren’t you afraid it’ll affect the school’s reputation?!”

Caught off-guard, Professor Miller stammered. “You…!”

As a cultured man, he didn’t know how to argue with Isla and could only turn to Keira. “Keira, tell me, is what she saying true?”

Keira’s gaze was somber. “Mr. Horton and I are indee legally married. If the school has concerns about this, can present the marriage certificate.”

“You’re still hardheaded even now?” Isla scoffed, then suddenly said, “Oh right, there might be something you don’t know yet.”

Keira frowned. “What?”

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Isla said, “In two days, it’s our great-grandmother’s 86th birthday celebration. The Horton family is going to host it on a grand scale. While I and my mother-in-law were preparing, I saw the guest list. Our uncle’s wife will be returning on that day to make an appearance. Keira, maybe you don’t know that. My uncle’s wife has already returned to the country! I’ve even got her phone number. I can call right now to see who she really is!”

Having said that, Isla took out her mobile phone and opened the number she had recorded.

Keira glanced at it and couldn’t help but laugh.

Wasn’t that her own number?

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Isla had already dialed the number after saying that, a triumphant smile on her face as if to reveal the true face of the person in front of everyone.

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Of course, the number she dialed wasn’t the one that

Keira usually used.

What Isla didn’t know was that Keira had several

phone numbers. One was commonly used and also what her acquaintances knew.

There were also several numbers designated for

different identities.

There was one exclusively for Dr. South, one for Nora the researcher, and several more. Sometimes she

couldn’t even remember which was which, so she

turned them all off.

“Contact me via email if there’s anything. Don’t distur

my normal life.”

So, when Isla dialed the number, the response from the other end was, “Sorry, the number you have dialed

is switched off…”

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Keira raised an eyebrow.

Isla, on the other hand, put down her phone but still insisted, “Keira, what are you so proud of? I asked around already, and my aunt doesn’t like to be

disturbed, which is why she turns off her phone. Since she’s going to attend my great-grandmother’s birthday banquet, that means my uncle is planning to make her identity public! By then, I’ll see how you will deal with

it!”

Keira shrugged. “Then you don’t need to worry about

it.”

Seeing her unyielding demeanor, Isla suddenly

laughed, “You don’t really believe, do you, that my uncle holds deep affection for her? Keira, guess who made the call just now that took my uncle away?!”

Keira was slightly startled upon hearing this.

Isla went on. “As far as I know, my aunt hasn’t been in good health and had always resided in a sanatorium abroad. During her days back in the country, she has also been staying in a sanatorium, and my uncle went to see her several times. They have deep feelings for each other. Back in the day, to marry her, my uncle

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went against everyone’s advice. For him to come here today is a joke! A call from my aunt and he immediately left you!”

Keira’s fingers tightened.

Suddenly, she remembered the day she was released from prison and hospitalized. Lewis was called away for an entire night. She also thought about last night when a phone call took him away, and he didn’t accompany her to the Olsens’…

Plus just now…

No matter how busy a person’s career was, they wouldn’t encounter emergencies so frequently.

Unless…

This emergency was one thing or one person!

run into

slightly with worry

on her face was misinterpreted by

laughed. “You have nothing to say now, do

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eth

just don’t want my aunt to lead a life interrupted by a third party like my mother did. Keira’s mother is the biggest rift between my parents,

emotionally charged words made it impossible for anyone

victim, and

then closed it again, not sure what to say to defend Dr. South. He eventually only managed a faltering,

says, I can send out the invitations! Then everyone can see for themselves who my

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Jake spoke made everyone feel as if they

these things, simply lowered her gaze and said lightly, “Then we

principle: sometimes, some things one said weren’t necessarily believed

others.

party ended in

classmates left one after

at Keira with concern. “Keira, are

to

“Professor, it’s

you’re still young with a promising future. Just don’t be misled b Mr. Horton’s appearance and

Lewis knew he was being compared to the likes of a seductress.

Professor Miller. Keira

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distance. away, his expression hesitant as

said, “Just call me Keira. We’re

no need to

me, or if you have any difficulties, you can also confide in me. I’ll help clear things

Keira rubbed her forehead.

classmates

didn’t believe that she and

that

wanted to

that Jake gave you an invitation just now, right? Then

looked concerned. “Are

“Yes.”

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“…Alright.”

away,

Keira’s phone rang. She picked it up, and Samuel’s voice came through, “Boss, I was going to deal with your classmate Erin, but I found

me to it.

won’t be able

fierce glint flashed in

possibly let Erin

www

a minor punishment to

to others.

asked, “Is it possible

Horton family, probably Lewis’s doing. The other is an expatriate named Scott, a well-known real estate tycoon from abroad.

Keira said, “Who knows.”

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up, she noticed a new message

I really

Keira was confused.

intent suddenly erupted

earlier but now sent a weird WhatsApp message to

umbrella in his hand with a smile, telling his assistant, “This parasol marks the beginning of my fate with her. Asking her for it as a keepsake shouldn’t be

“Not at all, but Boss, are you sure you wrote

course,” Scott said confidently. “I learned the Creran

there’s no mistake!”

doubted his

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people like them, and it wasn’t appropriate

check for his boss.

the umbrella down, then looked to his assistant. “Get

Horton’s birthday banquet.”

private room, the events

Lewis didn’t seem to be husband

wife.

event, then he would need

“Ding.”

chimed, and Scott ‘s eyes brightened, “S Miss Olsen

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to receive a message saying, “I

was slightly taken aback and looked at his assistant in confusion. “Miss Olsen’s tone is

she’ll give me

each other yet, Boss.

when you’re

a moment. “What

“You could talk about everyday stuff, things like

Scott appeared contemplative.

garage, and Scott turned his head, suddenly spotting a pile of dog poop on the ground. He frowned

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Keira, and she didn’t hesitate to get

Horton mansion, her phone vibrated again. She picked it up and was surprised to find another message from Scott on WhatsApp. “I just saw a

Keira was dumbfounded.

and she thought this

have some serious issues.

“I suggest you go and see a

soon returned

the afternoon, Melissa and Isla got

a few months Everyone knew there would be no

old Mrs. Horton’s courtyard.

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from the

one of the more than a hundred people in the Horton residence was

Oceanion would be there. A lot of ingredients needed to be prepared, and nonperishable items were

such a big fuss over a banquet. It’d be better to show me a bit

shows respect

Horton took

do you know what I want th most for

me. As long as I c do it, I promise I’ll get it for

Horton was about to say, Keira quickly interjected. “But it can’t

notice, I

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stay by

Keira was stunned.

the Horton family, she had begun to understand

master of the Horton

because Lewis’s mother’s divorce years ago made him view Lewis

toward the first branch of the

old Mrs. Horton’s shares in trust. If anything

stake in Horton Group would decrease, and the first branch would look

opportunity to attack…

biological father, plotted against by his elder brother, and abandoned by

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was only seven

family, aside from his grandmother, he truly had no one else to

felt a pang

old Mrs. Horton. The old lady’s eyes were clear and bright at that moment. Her face was etched with the marks of

if she was saying that she wanted

for a few more years, but fate wasn’t on

her heart and nodded vigorously.

“I’m glad. The brat told me that at this banquet, your identities will be made public! My

then!”

wife would be present at the birthday banquet; it was something Lewis and

announced to the public.

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help but

their chat, the sound of footsteps approached. Isla, leading a group of people, walked in mightily. “Great-grandma, Melissa asked me to select a

Mrs. Horton waved her hand dismissively. “What I wear

finally settling on a light blue one. “This color complements your skin tone. Others wouldn’t look as good in it as you

enthusiasm, Keira nodded.

light flickered in Isla’s eyes as she watched

two of them.

she said nothing and watched them select the dress. She then led

turned back to look at the gowns and finally picked out one similar in style to Keira’s light blue dress.

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manager responded

beside Isla couldn’t help asking, “Ma’am, why keep

her a glare.

she wear that dress? To compete with Keira

her mind when

young age, she knew she couldn’t compare

pretty while Isla, more resembling Taylor, looked good if dressed up, but otherwise was quite

Olsen family, she never allowe Keira to wear

would she put herself up for

dress was only

of Isla’s mouth curled up. “My aunt has returned

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so

the simplest way to pit two women against each other? Obviously, a

never shown her face, and she definitely

Lewis’s lover, would she?

instigate anything. Her

of satisfaction appeared in Isla’s

to the

the evening, when Jake got home from work, he started changing clothes and looked at her. “How are the preparations for the banquet

worry, everything is ready. Keira’s reputation will be

face!”

Jake nodded.

days

old Mrs. Horton’s

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Horton family had been

morning.

not

sauntered over, raising an eyebrow to ask, “Don’t you need

cheeks were glowing and shiny without any makeup. Her skin was fair, and her

her loungewear, she was the

comfort.

indifferently, “I have a meeting at ten, something to take care of at three in the

why aren’t

cleared his throat and

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try on

blinked in surprise,

over, his tall stature looming as he approached, and with

me.”

she immediately spotted the evening gown old Mrs. Horton had chosen for her. Under the light, the gown

to the gown hung

the jewelry with the gown.

immediately understood why Lewis had bee somewhat bashful just now. She found

was always playing little tricks in situations like

she looked

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on his face. Though expressionless, it was apparent he was in a good

grab the

trouble sorted?”

Lewis blinked, “What?”

urgent issue over

expression, Keira realized the problem was probably still there. She was about

until she was backed against the closet. But he didn’t stop his advance. Instead, he leaned down

her.

eyes widened, and her heartbeat

wildly.

shouldn’t you be considering whether

breath against her neck tickled,

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…She had been teased!

calm her racing heart. Just as Lewis was about to look up, she suddenly smiled, grabbed

also leaned into his

think there’s anything inappropriate

clothes?”

been

so close to his, momentarily dazed, then he said, “How

without trying them on?”

try them on

let go of

exhaling slightly with relief, then picked up their respective clothes and entered the opposite dressing

door, Keira leaned against the wall, her hand on her

smile on

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Two minutes later.

and walked out, her attention immediately captured by

carried himself

into uniform attire, but now, adorned in a tuxedo, his tall

gentleman stepping out of a European royal portrait,

up, Lewis was

her.

preferred comfortable clothes and seldom wore formal gowns. Even without makeup, she was already

old Mrs. Horton’s voice rang out. “Fiona, look at them. They’re truly a match made in heaven, a

was sneakily peeking

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know what

flushed slightly, then

“I’m going to the

Keira said, “Oh, okay.”

out. “Dear

Keira was speechless.

had gotten into him today?

chuckled softly and gave a

response.

It was soon evening.

after another, with luxur cars

of the Horton family manor was evident as a large

and there were people giving

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greet guests at the parking lot and

Keira’s third visit to the

living room was a gigantic crystal chandelier and the entire room was larger than the lobby of

and a buffet, and elegantly

branch of the family was greeting guests at the entrance, while old Mrs. Horton sat with Keira

Every guest had to greet old

Horton.

side, old Mrs. Horton allowed her to roam freely

saw Mrs. Olsen and others enter, so she took the opportunity to stand up and

inside. On seeing Keira, she lowered her gaze with a smile “Keira,

with

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she still answered. “He went to

I got says otherwise!” Isla smiled as she seemingly said casually, “I heard from the security

asked, “Mrs. Horton is

outside. Today is great-grandmother’s special day; she has to come back.” Isla’s smiling eyes turned toward Keira. “Keira, do you think you should

immediately scolded Keira. “Isla’s right. You should stay away for a while. After all, just a few days ago, you were

frowned. “Are you? My

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never acknowledged you as my daughter, the Olsen

me?!”

attracted the attention of the people around them, who then looked over in

frowned and

occasion.”

didn’t want to argue here either, so she simply lowered her gaze and

“Seeing her just annoys me. Shirley, let’s go to wish old Mrs. Horton a

not go in front of old Mrs. Horton and bring bad luck. You go. I have a few more words to

good health, so don’t say any

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her upset. Do you hear

Keira ignored him.

end, still went to old Mrs.

that they had finally left and that Isla hadn’t noticed what was going on over here, Mrs. Olsen took a

is your health getting worse

in before she could

Olsen was taken aback, then coughed lightly., “It’s nothing, just a

“Are you coughing again? Didn’t I give you cough medicine? Haven’t you taken

bottle I

with a smile, “I’m fine,

few days.

  1. Keira, about your relationship with Mr. Horton, it’s

a rumor,

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Mrs. Olsen would ask this

Mrs. Olsen worry, she began, “Actually, he and

sentence, an excited voice came

and

over.

improved, and she could walk on her own. Today, she wore

She sounded very confident.

came up, laughing. “She can be so

like this.”

mother. If people didn’t know any better, they’d

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I was in the hospital, I’ve always been keeping track of you. I’ve heard that everyone’s been whispering that there’s something indecent between you and Mr. Horton, but that’s definitely not true,

bore the scars of the past and were full of concern. Keira smiled. “Yeah,

Of that, I’m absolutely sure! I’ve met Mr. Horton; he’s so cold. How could he be good enough for you? You would never be

twitched as she found herself at a loss

words.

difficult

Lewis?

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speak again, Mrs. Allen was already angry. “How can you talk about your brother like that? It’s only because he’s not here. Otherwise, let’s see if

our family is working with the Horton family now! But my dad is working on some photograph, and he says it’ll be restored in the next couple of days,

laughed and asked, “Restoring an old

twenty or thirty years

some connection to Mrs. Olsen. Back in Clance, I met Lady South a few times,

eyes lit up, “My

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restored, you must show it

have any photos of Lady South

head and sighed, “Before I came to Oceanion,

burned all our photos…”

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I’ve often been ill. It’s been more than twenty years now; I’ve long

and felt so sorry for you. But how did Lady South pass away? She was only in her forties, wasn’t she?

Keira realized Mrs. Olsen hadn’t been

many years

see Mrs. Olsen muster a weak smile. “Mother died

didn’t seem to want to

reluctance,

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I’ll be sure to show it

Olsen paused slightly, then

however, was a bit

want to show the photo to her, out of all

because she was indeed very curious about the kind of person who could

that topic concluded, Mr. and Mrs. Allen saw that the crowd around old Mrs. Horton had dispersed,

a matter of

reluctant to leave Keira, she had no

walked away, people passed by Keira

Mr. Horton was finally bringing out that well-protected wife of his for everyone

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curious about who Mrs. Horton

the servants at the Horton family manor all know about it. Mrs. Horton must have come back on purpose after finding

the two moved on, Mrs. Olsen looked worriedly at Keira,

take me home?”

but laugh and cry at

excuse Mrs. Olsen had come

arm, Keira said, “Mrs. Olsen, let me

“What is it?”

“My marriage certificate.”

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Olsen paused slightly,

wanted her to look at the marriage

she followed Keira to the

in her hand-her bag and Old Mrs. Horton’s belongings were in the

be there today

she knew that no matter what she said, these people wouldn’t believe

brought the marriage certificate to

of them were about to enter the lounge, commotion suddenly

a

to look, and there was Lewis, dressed in a tuxedo and striding in like a top celebrity,

Mrs. Horton.

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around who were offering birthday

to stand in front of

Mrs. Horton.

with smiles as she

didn’t step forward but instead bowed deeply and said earnestly, “Grandma, I wish you a happy birthday, good health, and a long

others, prattle on with birthday platitudes. His tersely chosen words expressed the

so formal? For you to be happy in life and to love your wife deeply, growing old together-that’s my greatest

Keira could see from his eyes that he was restraining

smile at that

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someone stepped forward with a smile and asked, “From what Old Mrs.

searched

turned a corner, and he couldn’t find her, so he

began to

hidden for two years. We are curious to know what kind of

of old Mrs. Horton’s beaming smile, she must

loved to hear these words and nodded

capable, gracious, and proper. I

relationship between

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your greatest

to worry about scaring my granddaughter-in-law,

been perfunctorily responding to those around her, but

around her, starting to praise her grandson and granddaughter-in-law, and old Mrs.

seeing this, smiled a little. He wanted to see where Keira was, but his

and answered. Tom’s voice came from the other

you to bring

it’s not my fault. She insisted on coming. She said she must come

her…”

voice got quieter, evidently very guilty. “Do you really want

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Olsen public today,

a stern voice. “Why

Then Miss Olsen will just have to bear the

doesn’t need you to speak

his gaze, hiding the fatigue in his eyes. He pressed his hand

a

his eyes, and spoke in a deep voice, “It’s actually good timing that she has come, just in time to see that I’m indeed married, and dispel those inappropriate

“Alright

then asked,

hospital gown and has just been taken

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Keira turned the corner

headed toward the rest area

the corner, they

a bit of a sophomore air about him and evidently preferred solitude. He immediately approached upon seeing her

asked, “Tell me the truth. Is there something more between you and my

Keira was perplexed.

raised an eyebrow. “What do you

family could really keep a secret? Lately, the company has been abuzz with talk that you’ve gotten together with my cousin! Are you

the corner of

and he was almost sighing. “How could you do this? You… Being

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