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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

brows knitted slightly with worry for

on her face was

“You have nothing

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eth

all think I’ve been too aggressive today, but I 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, and it took them a lifetime to mend. Keira, I hope you won’t make any more mistakes. Have a good life with your husband, and don’t let your future children become

charged words made it impossible for anyone at the table to blame

victim, and her

again, not sure what to say to defend Dr. South. He eventually only managed

speak louder than words! If anyon here doesn’t believe what Isla says, I can send out the

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and Jake spoke made everyone feel as if they had to

marriage certificate around to prove these things, simply lowered her gaze and said lightly, “Then we shall wait

some things one said weren’t necessarily

others.

in

classmates left one after

at Keira with

married to

“Professor,

promising future. Just

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

off Professor Miller. Keira turned

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away, his expression hesitant as if he had something to say. Worry was written

“Just call me

to

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

Keira rubbed her forehead.

Charles meant. He had always been the responsible one among their classmates and had shown such excellent quality that Samuel had chosen him

didn’t believe that she and

was worried that she would

to

invitation just now, right? Then let’s meet

looked concerned.

“Yes.”

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“…Alright.”

away,

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

it. She’s been

won’t be able

fierce glint flashed

was never one to be bullied. How could she possibly let Erin go after

www

just a minor punishment to serve as

to others.

possible

estate tycoon from abroad. He’s been making quite

Keira said, “Who knows.”

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hanging up, she noticed a new

I really like you. Can you

Keira was confused.

intent suddenly

helped her earlier but now sent a weird

telling his assistant, “This parasol marks the beginning of my fate with her. Asking her for it as

but Boss, are you sure you wrote the right words in your

the Creran language well. I used

there’s no mistake!”

assistant doubted his

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private for people like

check for his boss.

looked to his assistant. “Get me

Horton’s birthday banquet.”

had left the private room, the events that had unfolded weren’t hidden

Olsen and Lewis didn’t seem to

wife.

his wife at the event, then he would need to support Miss

“Ding.”

chimed, and Scott ‘s eyes brightened, “S

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to receive a message saying, “I don’t care

his assistant in confusion. “Miss Olsen’s tone is a

don’t she’ll give

each other yet, Boss. You could send Miss Olsen more messages, and

when you’re more

a moment. “What should

about everyday stuff, things

Scott appeared contemplative.

Scott turned his head, suddenly spotting a pile of dog poop on

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Bentley for Keira, and she didn’t hesitate to

back to the 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.

she thought this

have some serious issues.

a smirk, she replied, “I suggest

soon returned to the Horton

Melissa and Isla

she only had a few months Everyone knew there would be no birthday like thi next year, so

old Mrs. Horton’s

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commotion from

every one of the more than a hundred people in the Horton

next, probably every notable figure in Oceanion would be there. A lot of ingredients needed to be prepared, and nonperishable items were already

a banquet. It’d be better to show me a

shows respect

Mrs. Horton took her

I want th most for my birthday

as I c do it, I promise I’ll get it for

about to say, Keira quickly

just two days’ notice, I can’t produce one for

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“It’s alright if there’s no great-grandson. You see, I actually just want you to stay by that brat’s side. Can you promise me

Keira was stunned.

her time with the Horton family, she

old master of the

because Lewis’s mother’s divorce years

branch of the family, treating

because he was holding old Mrs. Horton’s shares in trust. If anything happened to old

decrease, and the first branch would look

opportunity to attack…

was so outstanding, yet he was always guarded against by his biological father, plotted against by his elder brother, and abandoned by his

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only seven months

this family, aside from his grandmother, he truly

suddenly felt a pang

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

was as if she was saying

years, but fate wasn’t on

in her heart and nodded vigorously.

The brat told me that at this banquet, your identities will be made public! My granddaughter-in-law, you’ll finally stand rightfully by his side. I’d like to

then!”

why Isla had said that Lewis’s wife would be present at the birthday banquet; it was something Lewis and old

announced to the public.

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help but feel amused.

Isla, leading a group of people, walked in mightily. “Great-grandma, Melissa asked me

hand dismissively. “What I wear doesn’t really

Keira’s hand, and together they looked through a bunch of gowns, finally settling on a light blue one.

enthusiasm, Keira nodded.

dark light flickered in Isla’s eyes as she watched

two of them.

and watched them select the dress.

gowns and finally picked out one similar in style to Keira’s light blue dress. Smiling sweetly, she said, “I’ll keep this one

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manager responded

why keep

gave her a glare. “How

she wear that dress? To

crossed her mind when Isla

knew she couldn’t compare

resembling Taylor,

was why, in the Olsen family, she

why would she put herself

the dress

up. “My aunt has returned to the country and will

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gowns, so I’m helping

two

and she definitely wouldn’t want to be

Lewis’s lover, would she?

to instigate anything. Her aunt would

satisfaction appeared

returned to

work, he started changing clothes and looked at her. “How are the preparations for

smiled. “Don’t worry, everything is ready. Keira’s reputation will be ruined, and she won’t

face!”

Jake nodded.

two days

for old Mrs.

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family had been

morning.

and stepped out, she saw Lewis unexpectedly not

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

up. Her well-rested cheeks were glowing and shiny without any makeup. Her skin was fair, and her lips

was the very

comfort.

ten, something to take care of at three in the afternoon, and I’ll be back by

why

throat and stood up.

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us to try on the

in

he approached, and with a slight cough

me.”

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

to the gown hung a black

cufflinks matched the jewelry with the gown. They were clearly designed for a

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

playing little tricks in situations

smiled as she looked at Lewis,

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it was apparent

stepped forward to grab

trouble sorted?”

Lewis blinked, “What?”

urgent issue over

through his subtle expression, Keira realized the problem was probably still there.

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

her.

widened, and

wildly.

her ear. “Miss. Olsen, shouldn’t you be considering whether these

her neck tickled, making her skin

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…She had been teased!

racing heart. Just as Lewis was about to look up, she suddenly smiled, grabbed his collar, and pulled down, making him bend forward and lean in

also leaned into his

there’s anything

clothes?”

had been

his, momentarily dazed,

without trying them on?”

try them

let go

each exhaling slightly with relief, then

the door, Keira leaned against the

a smile

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Two minutes later.

her gown and walked out, her attention immediately captured

always carried himself with

uniform attire, but now, adorned in a tuxedo, his tall and handsome qualities were

stepping out of a European royal portrait, exuding an air

up, Lewis was also looking

her.

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

at each other, old Mrs. Horton’s voice rang out. “Fiona, look at them. They’re truly a match made in heaven, a perfect pair! The children they’ll

peeking from the

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know what to

flushed slightly, then he took

in his hand. “I’m going to the office for a

Keira said, “Oh, okay.”

walked out. “Dear

Keira was speechless.

him today? He was so

chuckled softly and gave

response.

It was soon evening.

one after another, with luxur cars

evident as a

entrance, and there

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the parking lot and escort them

third visit to the main house of

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

the room featured sofas and a buffet,

family was greeting guests at the entrance, while old Mrs. Horton

place of honor. Every guest had to greet old

Horton.

her side, old Mrs. Horton allowed

enter, so she took the opportunity to stand up and

and Taylor inside. On seeing Keira, she lowered her gaze with a smile “Keira, where’s Uncle

deal with her, but in

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still answered. “He went

I got says otherwise!” Isla smiled as she seemingly said casually, “I heard from the security that Uncle Lewis went to pick up

“Mrs. Horton

Today is great-grandmother’s special day; she has to come back.”

brows, and he immediately scolded Keira. “Isla’s right. You should stay away for a while. After all, just a few days ago, you were involved in that huge scandal with Mr. Horton! am your father. You should

frowned. “Are you?

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rose. “Although I have never acknowledged you as my daughter, the Olsen family has raised you. Is this

me?!”

attention of the people around them, who then

immediately frowned and

occasion.”

to argue here either, so

me. Shirley, let’s go to

“With my health like this, I’d better not go in front of old Mrs. Horton and bring bad luck. You go. I have a

good health,

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upset. Do

Keira ignored him.

still went to old Mrs. Horton’s side

what was going on over here, Mrs. Olsen took a

health

cut in before she could finish

was taken aback, then coughed lightly.,

Didn’t I give you cough medicine? Haven’t you taken it, or

bottle I gave you had a hundred pills; that’s enough for three

Olsen said with a smile,

these past few days.

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

rumor, isn’t

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Mrs. Olsen would ask this

Olsen worry, she

could finish her sentence, an excited voice came

her head and saw Rebecca

over.

these past few days, her condition improved, and she could walk on her own. Today, she wore a pink dress and, upon reaching Keira, affectionately linked her arm. “I’ve missed you

She sounded very confident.

“She can be so clingy! Just a few days without seeing

like this.”

your mother. If people didn’t know any better,

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Keira, then whispered, “Miss Olsen, even though 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,

and were full of concern. Keira smiled. “Yeah, those are just rumors. My relationship

she finished, Rebecca interjected. “Your relationship with him must be completely innocent. Of that, I’m absolutely sure! I’ve met Mr. Horton; he’s so cold. How could he be good enough for you? You

found

words.

so difficult to reveal her

Lewis?

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was already angry. “How can you talk about your brother like that? It’s only because he’s not here.

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, so he

and asked, “Restoring

years ago… Dad, what’s that photo you’re having my

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

eyes lit up,

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that photo is restored, you must show it to

Allen was taken aback. “Don’t you have any photos of Lady South

“Before I came to Oceanion, there

burned all our photos…”

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health has been deteriorating, and I’ve often been ill. It’s been more than twenty years now; I’ve long forgotten what my mother looked

then and felt so sorry for you. But how did Lady South

realized Mrs. Olsen hadn’t

for so many years because

to see Mrs. Olsen

seem to want

reluctance,

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the photo is restored, I’ll be sure to show it to

Olsen paused

however, was a

show the photo to

who could beget

saw that the crowd around old Mrs. Horton had dispersed, so they

was a

reluctant to leave Keira, she had no choice

passed by Keira and Mrs.

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

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really curious about who

taken, and the servants at the Horton family manor all know about it. Mrs. Horton must have

on, Mrs. Olsen looked worriedly at

take me home?”

help but laugh and cry at

excuse Mrs. Olsen had come up with to

by the arm, Keira said, “Mrs. Olsen, let

“What is it?”

“My marriage certificate.”

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Horton

paused slightly,

her to look

followed Keira to the adjoining

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

would be there today and didn’t

knew that no matter what she said, these people

certificate to ease the worried

were about to enter the lounge, commotion suddenly

a

and there was Lewis, dressed in a tuxedo and

Mrs. Horton.

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around who were offering

to stand

Mrs. Horton.

was filled with smiles as she

bowed deeply and said earnestly, “Grandma, I wish you a happy birthday, good

on with birthday platitudes. His tersely chosen words

beckoned to him. “You brat, why so formal? For you to be happy in life and to love your wife deeply, growing

his eyes that he was restraining his emotions. He said

Old Mrs. Horton’s smile at that moment was the most sincere of

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Horton

“From what Old Mrs. Horton and Mr. Horton are

hearing this, Lewis unconsciously searched

corner, and he couldn’t find her, so he could only stop searching and nod at the one

began

out the wife he has hidden for two years. We are curious to know what kind of person she is, to

Horton’s

Horton loved to hear these words and nodded in

gracious, and proper. I like

harmonious relationship between

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your greatest

That brat always has a stern face, and I used to worry about scaring my granddaughter-in-law, but now

perfunctorily responding to those

praise her grandson and granddaughter-in-law, and old Mrs. Horton’s

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

glanced at it and answered. Tom’s voice came from the other end, “Boss, Miss Davis has

you to

come for old Mrs. Horton’s birthday celebration.

her…”

very guilty. “Do you really want to

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public today, or should we

a stern voice. “Why should we

because we’re worried that Miss Davis can’t handle this shock? Then Miss Olsen will just have to bear the brunt again, at worst getting called

Keira doesn’t need you to

hiding the fatigue in his eyes. He pressed his hand to

forehead, a flash

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 thoughts

“Alright then,

asked, “Where is

“She came in a hospital gown and has just been taken by Isla to change into a

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speech, Keira turned the corner at the end

the rest

the corner, they saw

him and evidently preferred solitude. He immediately approached upon

“Tell me the truth. Is there something more between you

Keira was perplexed.

eyebrow. “What do you

Lately, the company has been abuzz with talk

the corner of

sighing. “How could you do this? You… Being highly intelligent, shouldn’t you

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