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At that moment, Mrs. Olsen thought of many things.

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She had always lived in Oceanion under a pseudonym and never even revealed her identity or connections to Isla, causing Isla to take a roundabout path to marry into a wealthy family.

Now it was Keira’s turn…

Her status was higher than Isla’s, and her situation was even more difficult.

How could the matriarch of a top-tier family like the Horton Group come from an ordinary middle-class family?

So…

Mrs. Olsen lowered her gaze.

The matter between her and Uncle Olsen was after all

a grudge from the older generation, which was

unrelated to Keira.

Keira had the right to know who her biological father

was.

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Uncle Olsen had remained unmarried for so many years; if he had a daughter, he would surely love her twice as much. With the Clance Olsen family as her

backup, Keira would be able to set her footing in the Horton family quickly.

Mrs. Olsen’s lips curved into a mocking smile.

In the end, it seemed that even top-tier families like these were still particular about marrying equals…

Seeing her relent, Ellis raised an eyebrow at Keira. “Your mom has agreed. Shall we set a time and place?”

But Keira looked at Mrs. Olsen and said indifferently, “Sure, my mom said yes, but I know she didn’t really

want it.”

Mrs. Olsen was taken aback.

Keira continued. “Mom, if you won’t see him, neither

do I need to.””

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Olsen gazed at Keira and saw her standing there with an air of casual grace. She suddenly laughed.

She had been mistaken.

Isla had always been someone who chased fame and

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fortune, which was why she blamed her, but Keira was

different.

From her childhood, Keira had always relied on herself;

she took to heart the words Mrs. Olsen had once taught them, never changing over the span of more

than twenty years.

Mrs. Olsen laughed. “Then we won’t meet.”

The mother and daughter shared a smile as they looked at each other; a deep understanding lay hidden between them, not needing words to be

comprehended.

However, Ellis couldn’t accept this. “Hey, you can’t go back on your word like that. Mrs. Olsen, you have no idea how difficult Keira is having it in the Horton family right now!”

He pulled up a chair and sat beside Mrs. Olsen’s bed. just got wind of something. The illegitimate daughter from the Horton family’s first branch has made contact

with the Cobb family in Clance. If their union

succeeds, the first branch will surely dominate. By then, Lewis’s position as the family head and as CEO of Horton Group might well have to be handed over!”

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Keira said with a smile, “Mom, don’t listen to his

nonsense. It’s not that serious. Lewis definitely has other plans.”

The man’s strength was unfathomable; Horton Group wasn’t all he had.

Ellis’s mouth twitched. “You’re quite confident in him.”

“Of course, my mom likes Lewis too.”

Ellis’s eyes flickered, and he said, “What about the clinical trial spot at the Clance Research Institute? Old Mrs. Horton’s dementia is getting worse; you should be exploring options and preparing to get a spot for the old lady to try again, right? Let me tell you, my family has connections in that area too!”

Keira was perplexed.

She frowned slightly and looking at Ellis’s expres she finally understood why they needed her to personally choose the trial spot in Clance.

The officials at the Clance Research Institute could withstand the temptation of money, but not the pressure of power!

Could they resist caving in if a family like the Clance

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Olsen family applied pressure?

Seeing Ellis’s confident demeanor, it was clear it was impossible.

They had thrown a hot potato at her.

Keira stroked her forehead and twitched the corner of

her mouth.

Her demeanor, however, led Ellis to misunderstand. He immediately said, “The illegitimate daughter from the first branch of the family leveraged the Cobb family in Clance to secure a spot. Do you really think she’s showing filial piety to old Mrs. Horton? Just you wait. Once the medicine is used, she’ll demand a king’s ransom! If Lewis doesn’t transfer five percent of the shares to her as a dowry, this deal won’t go through And with an additional five percent, the Horton family’s first branch will hold fifty-four percent of th company shares, and they’ll call a board meeting and oust Lewis from his position!”

Ellis raised an eyebrow. “So, Keira, come with me to see my uncle. With Uncle Olsen stepping in, everything will be fine.”

Keira tapped her chin. “Is the Clance Olsen family that

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powerful?”

“Of course, we are one of the top five families!”

Ellis was extremely proud. “My uncle probably wants to take you in as his goddaughter. With the Olsen family backing you, you’ll be able to do anything in Oceanion from now on!”

Keira laughed. “Well, thank you very much for that!”

Ellis excitedly stood up but heard Keira add another line. “But really, there’s no need; having my mom is enough for me.”

Ellis was dumbfounded.

He blinked, stunned, and then his face darkened. “Keira, don’t be an ingrate! Do you know how many people in Crera want to cozy up to my uncle? This i the first time he’s actually going out of his way to of

a favor to someone!”

Keira said seriously, “Then you can’t let him be

humiliated like that.”

Ellis was shocked.

Why were her words so infuriating?!

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He was almost jumping with agitation. “How can you

be so clueless!”

Keira spread her hands. “Born this way. Can’t help it.”

Ellis was dumbfounded.

He stared at Keira and then glanced at Mrs. Olsen, finally realizing something. “All this talk about your mom. It turns out you’re really a mama’s girl!”

Instead of getting angry at this remark, Keira’s eyes lit up. She suddenly found the title endearingly reassuring and smiled sweetly.

Ellis was speechless. How starved of affection was she, to be content with just her mom’s love? It was just unbearable to watch!

Then he heard her voice, cold yet tinged with excitement. “Do you have any other business? If not, please don’t disturb my mom’s rest. She just woke up

and she’s still weak.”

Ellis was thus chased out of the hospital room, and standing at the door, he watched Keira. She was devoid of that prickly attitude he’d sensed at their first

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meeting. She was now compliant and adorable.

“Mom, want some water?

“Mom, it’s time for your medicine…

“Mom…”

All her “Mom” made Ellis feel like he was seeing his five-year-old nephew, who would incessantly call out to his mom at home and drive his sister-in-law crazy every day.

Yet Mrs. Olsen would always look at her daughter with

a gentle smile, showing not a hint of impatience.

Dragged down by his thoughts, Ellis returned to the hotel and entered Uncle Olsen’s room. He then ranted

and jumped about how Keira was “unable to recognize favor” and ended in a huff. “Uncle, she’s not your daughter, so there’s really no need to spoil her!”

Unexpectedly, upon saying this, he saw Uncle Olsen smile. “Her temperament is indeed very much like Miss

Jodie’s.”

A sudden sense of foreboding washed over Ellis. Sure enough, the next moment he heard his uncle say, “Since she’s unwilling to meet me, then I’ll have to go

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to her.”

Ellis was stunned. “Where will you meet her?”

Uncle Olsen pondered for a moment and then smiled. “I cannot go to the Olsen residence, but the Horton’s, I can still visit, can’t I? I heard their old lady is ill. I’ll pay

them a visit tomorrow.”

Ellis was shocked.

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Keira didn’t leave the hospital ward that night.

Even when Taylor came back in the evening and Mrs. Olsen asked her to return to the Horton family, Keira didn’t agree.

It wasn’t until the next morning that Mrs. Olsen’s health had fully recovered.

Keira handled her discharge procedures and after sending her back to the Olsen family, Mrs. Olsen once again pressured her to return to the Horton family..

Old Mrs. Horton was still seriously ill, and Keira was also full of concern. Seeing that Mrs. Olsen looked healthy and was unlikely to fall ill again, Keira finally went back to the Horton family.

When she arrived at old Mrs. Horton’s courtyard, Keira found Nathan, Oliver, and Jake still standing guard here, and she immediately noticed an additional woman in the living room.

Oliver was talking intimately with the girl; beside her, the look in Jake’s eyes was almost fiery!

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Keira immediately knew that this girl was likely Selena.

She bore a resemblance to Oliver, looking as if she

could be Jake’s sister.

Oliver was complaining. “…I heard that Isla has been sent to a psychiatric hospital, and I don’t know if there is still a way to sign the divorce agreement. Your brother’s marriage has completely disgraced our family!”

Selena was laughing and comforting him. “Dad, you

can file for divorce now. Her mental illness is a premarital concealment of facts. As long as you sue, the court generally grants the divorce, don’t worry. Besides, Jake is the legitimate eldest grandson of our Horton family. How could he marry a woman from such a minor household?”

Oliver immediately said, “Who in Oceanion could compare to our Horton family?”

Selena laughed. “When I marry into the Cobb family in Clance, I’ll keep an eye out for Jake.”

Jake immediately looked at her, saying coldly, “Don’t

bother!”

Roforo Colang could resnand Olivor alrondu scolded

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Jake. “Ungrateful creature, how can you speak to your sister like that? She’s so concerned about you, and yet you show her no respect!”

Jake wanted to speak, but Selena had already patted Oliver’s chest. “Dad, don’t be angry. Jake is young and doesn’t understand, I won’t hold it against him…”

Oliver immediately nodded. “Selena, you’re so sensible. I’ve already discussed it with your grandfather. When you come back this time, you’ll stay with the Horton family!”

Smiling, Selena tactfully declined. “Forget it, Dad. It’s not suitable for me to stay at home… Moreover, Jake doesn’t want to see me, and I don’t want to have

conflicts with him.”

Jake was slightly stunned when he heard this.

Oliver said, “You are my daughter, how is it not suitable? If Jake dares to disrespect you, I’ll be the fir to not forgive him!”

Keira wasn’t interested in these matters of the first

branch of the family, and she headed straight to old Mrs. Horton’s bedroom, wanting to see how the old lady was doing.

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Unexpectedly, Selena changed her tune and directly targeted her. “Actually, I have an idea that could avoid conflicts with Jake, but I’m not sure if you, Aunt Keira, would agree.”

Keira was perplexed.

She paused slightly in her steps and turned her head to

look at Selena with a frown.

Selena was around twenty-six and older than Keira, but she called her “Aunt Keira” without any hesitation.

She looked at Keira with a smile. “I was thinking of moving into Great-grandma’s courtyard to help take care of her more easily. I wonder, Aunt Keira, do you

think I can do that?”

As soon as these words came out, Oliver immediately glanced at Nathan, then smiled and said, “Your Uncle Lewis also lives here, and as a woman, it might not be convenient for you, right?”

Selena sighed, “True, Uncle Lewis is about my age, and – he and Aunt Keira are newlyweds… So what should I

do?”

Almost immediately after these words fell, Nathan

looked at Vaira “Vou nook un Vou and I aurig will move

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to the main house, and let Selena take over this

courtyard.”

Keira’s gaze instantly sharpened.

She immediately looked at Selena and suddenly understood what the first branch of the Horton family

was thinking.

Old Mrs. Horton was suffering from dementia, her mind foggy one moment and clear the next. If Selena was in charge of this small courtyard, who was to say she wouldn’t trick the old Mrs. Horton into signing over her shares without Keira or Lewis’s knowledge?

Selena indeed had more cunning methods than Jake.

Keira didn’t trust leaving Old Mrs. Horton in the care of such a scheming woman, so she said, “Sorry, I don’t

think so.”

Nathan frowned and, gripping his teacup, hurled it straight at Keira. “Who allowed you to speak to me like

that?!”

Keira dodged, and the teacup whizzed past her, then smashed on the ground behind her.

Nathan pointed at her and shouted angrily, “Coming

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from a humble background, you really lack any

manners! Your grandmother was gravely ill and yet you didn’t come home all night! Do you have any concern for the elderly in your heart? I was not discussing with you just now, I was giving you an order! Pack your things right now and move to the main house! From now on, Selena will be solely in charge of this courtyard!”

Keira frowned but did not move.

Oliver immediately scowled and said angrily, “Keira, how dare you disobey Dad’s orders?! In this household, the man is the head!”

Selena hesitantly said, “Aunt Keira, old Mrs. Horton is my family too. You don’t think I’m incapable of taking good care of her, do you?”

Oliver immediately sneered. “What right does she have to doubt you? You’re the one who secured such an important clinical trial slot for Grandma. You’re now the biggest contributor in this household!”

Selena waved her hand. “Dad, don’t talk about

contributors or non-contributors. I’m just being a good daughter.”

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Then she looked earnestly at Keira. “Aunt Keira, it’s not that I insist on living here, but I have no choice. Since Great-grandma is using a drug that’s not on the market, the Clance laboratory needs to send someone to take samples from her because they need the follow-up observation data.

“They agreed to this only because of the Cobb family’s influence. When they arrive, they need to observe old

Mrs. Horton’s reactions at all times, which means they must stay in this courtyard. It’s inconvenient for you and Uncle Lewis to stay. After all, they’re my friends,

and it’ll be better for me to host them! You and Uncle

Lewis would understand, right?”

Keira looked at her and scoffed. “The Clance

laboratory would never allow for a situation where slots are given based on connections. You sure do think highly of yourself!”

Last night, people in Clance sent her the list of applicants, and she was still in the selection phase; there was no way Selena could have truly invited

anyone over.

But at these words, Oliver became angry. “Keira, what do you know? Selena’s fiance is from the Cobb family

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in Clance! Do you realize what power and status the five major families in Clance have? How could a mere laboratory be too much for them to acquire!”

Nathan also said coldly, “I’ve long said Lewis’s wife won’t do because she comes from a small family. Do you really think the world is all fair? You’ve never seen real power and only imagined it. How naive!”

Oliver sighed, “This reminds me of a story about ancient peasants chatting in the field, speculating what life was like for the emperor. Guess what they said?”

Selena played along. “What did they say?”

“They said, the emperor must use a golden hoe to farm, and he probably eats nothing but finest white rice. He’d eat one bowl and toss another…”

After saying this, Oliver looked mockingly at Keira. “Lewis’s wife, you understand nothing. Better not to embarrass yourself further here!”

Keira felt the ridicule.

Did these wealthy capitalists truly believe that money gave them the right to do whatever they wanted?

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Nathan frowned. “Women know nothing! I really don’t understand how Lewis could fancy someone without a proper background like you! I’ve always said marriage should be between equals. With your kind, Lewis will grow tired of you sooner or later!”

Oliver also threatened her. “Keira, I advise you to follow Dad’s words obediently. That way, you’ll have some support in this household. Otherwise, if Lewis wants to divorce you, it’d be just a matter of a contract! With your family being powerless, if you get kicked out and stripped of everything, there’ll be no one to stand up for you!”

As Keira was about to retort, a cold voice suddenly came from the doorway. “Who says she has no one to back her up?!”

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Keira suddenly turned her head, only to see a tall figure wrapped in the cold wind, entering the room.

The weather had turned cold, and the man was wearing a black woolen coat that made him appear tall and straight.

As he entered, his gaze quickly swept over everyone before landing on Keira. He approached her, his voice deep as he asked, “How is Mrs. Olsen?”

Lewis who had returned.

He had messaged Keira last night, informing her that although his grandmother hadn’t yet woken up, her life wasn’t in danger, which reassured Keira to remain with

Mrs. Olsen.

Keira answered, “She’s been discharged from the

hospital. Don’t worry.”

“Good.”

Only then did Lewis turn to look at Oliver and Nathan, his voice grave as he said, “I don’t need you to worry about my marriage. My wife is my responsibility! Even

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without a powerful maternal family to back her up, my support is more than enough!”

Nathan sneered. “Do you think I want to worry about you? Cold-hearted people like you marry undutiful wives! Your grandmother didn’t wake up last night, and we were all here on vigil, yet she was absent!”

Lewis explained, “Mrs. Olsen was also hospitalized. She was accompanying Mrs. Olsen at the hospital!”

Oliver immediately scoffed. “Having married into the Horton family, she’s now the Hortons’

daughter-in-law! She’s only just recognized her mom- does she fear that she won’t get an inheritance if her mother dies? How shortsighted! Can’t she distinguis between the weight of her mother and her great-grandmother?”

Keira clenched her fists tightly. Inheritance?

That was a curse and an insult to Mrs. Olsen!

Her eyes immediately turned icy, and Lewis’s gaze became sharp as he said, “Shut up!”

Nathan frowned. “Who are you telling to shut up? He’s your brother!”

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With a steely look, Lewis retorted, “If I hear him insult Mrs. Olsen again, then you had better consider how

his inheritance will be divided.”

His heedless demeanor caused Oliver to immediately shut his mouth.

He knew full well that his brother meant what he said!

Fuming, Nathan slapped the armrest of his chair, getting ready to speak when Fiona walked out beaming with joy. “Old Mrs. Horton is awake!”

At her word, Keira and Lewis immediately left the first branch of the family behind, heading toward Old Mrs.

Horton’s bedroom.

There, they saw the little old lady looking radiant from her sleep, smilingly watching the doorway and saying to Lewis, “Brat, where did you go?”

Lewis immediately walked up to her. “I stepped out to

take a phone call.”

“Oh, okay.”

Old Mrs. Horton then turned her gaze to Keira, immediately grabbing her hand. “You must be my daughter-in-law, Miss Davis, right? That brat doesn’t

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know how to cherish someone. If you feel wronged, remember to tell me, and I’ll definitely side with you! Don’t just walk away in a huff, alright?”

Keira was taken aback!

She subconsciously exchanged glances with Lewis, and then both of them simultaneously turned to look at old

Mrs. Horton. “Grandma, who are we?”

“Ah! Brat, I’m your mother! Why are you calling me Grandma?”

Old Mrs. Horton smacked Lewis lightly.

Lewis was instantly stunned.

He stared blankly at old Mrs. Horton, then suddenly clenched his fist tight.

Old Mrs. Horton then held Keira’s hand again, “Miss Davis, don’t just stand there, sit down. You’re carrying a baby… It doesn’t matter whether it’s a boy or a girl. After you give birth, I promise to love them for a lifetime!”

Lewis’s eyes reddened slightly.

Even though Grandma no longer recognized him, she was still concerned about him.

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of the first branch of the family had already joined them, with Nathan saying, “Mother

After all, Dad, you’re her only son! She may dote on Lewis, but it’s only because Lewis is

smiled upon hearing

for Lewis, her one grandchild, paying no heed to him or the first branch of the family. Unexpectedly, as her mind

thoughts.

Lewis aside, Nathan stepped up to old Mrs. Horton, “Mom, how are you

Horton immediately frowned.

How come you are still alive?

Nathan was dumbfounded.

the corners of his mouth. “Mom,

Nathan.”

is this?!”

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handsome and dashing. How could you be that old codger! Just by looking, one can tell you’re

no good!”

Nathan was shocked.

to suppress their

lady’s dementia was getting worse, her memory regressing to when Nathan was young…

that medication was a

person in charge in Clance, when she received a WhatsApp message. “Director Nora, hello, we’re about to arrive

to deliver the

in called

relief; it seemed the medicine

had this thought, Selena said, “Grandpa, don’t

that, Nathan frowned, followed by a sigh.

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if she can remember

for old Mrs.

his

who raised him single-handedly. The Horton Group initially started out with his mother’s hardware trading business, and later, when Nathan and his mother

of the company’s veteran

once her subordinates.

this that old Mrs. Horton held thirty percent of the shares in

why Lewis was able to take control of the Horton Group immediately after returning

had a love-hate relationship with the old

looked directly at Selena,

of does it really

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“Grandpa, up until now, Nora has created fifteen special-effect medicines, and the

was reportedly studied by her for

she spoke, her

it and immediately exclaimed with joy. “Grandpa, the laboratory staff from Clance are

this, Selena left the

her leave, Nathan glanced toward Lewis and Keira, unable to help himself from scoffing. “You two better treat Selena well in the future, especially Lewis. She has

medicine for

owe her a favor!”

Mrs. Horton is just

found

at her. “Such

haoktalk when your

a

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speaking!”

“Dad, don’t be angry. I

be biased toward you as well,”

narrowed her eyes at

ushered in the

institute from the doorway.

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Lee, this

the man called “Mr. Lee” unconsciously glanced around him. He was first stunned by the luxurious decorations before him, and only then did he turn

individuals, they finally settled on Keira with

to see

it was only

person in front of

Nora.

person from

the Clance Research

and who was the one to bring her medication,

was pondering this, Selena had

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him. “Grandpa, Dad, Uncle, this

my boyfriend and currently works

strings. Truly, that’s the case. Just now, Mr. Lee was telling me how the Clance Olsens, one of

come by!”

this, Mr. Lee quietly let out a sigh

relief.

a slot, wouldn’t she just need to say the word? Why would there be any

resume?

seemed he had

then said with a smile, “Mainly because the medication developed by Nora this time

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slots, all of which are personally chosen by Nora. It’s

Miss Horton’s devotion

give me

you enough, Mr. Lee. I know how hard it is to obtain this slot; you’ve really done our family a

and Nathan also promptly expressed their

was exchanging pleasantries with Mr. Lee, Keira glanced at the case in

Then she sneered softly.

the special medication that she ha developed, even bearing the logo

company!

Research Institute was

Lee said, “The

don’t we administer a dose to old

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give it

stepped aside, allowing Mr.

medicine and slowly injected it

she began to feel drowsy.

effect, which is designed to let patients recover their intelligence while asleep.

breathed a sigh of

smile, “Mr. Lee, there are so many people in Great-grandma’s room.

hint and promptly said, “Right, the patient needs peace, so everyone, please go out. I need to stay here to monitor the

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hearing this, Keira narrowed her eyes. Were they planning to keep the old

again?

said, “Whatever data you need, I

can you be so thoughtless? The institute’s patient data is strictly confidential, and that involves its core technology. Only their own staff can record it. Aren’t you making it difficult

immediately laughed, his expression kind yet his words carrying a threat. This time I’m taking a risk to secure this slot for your family’s matriarch. The da must be

angrily, “Keira, what are you interrupting for?

filial to Great-grandma. Even though she has made a will stating that after her passing, all

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wouldn’t do this on

taken by

led Keira out the

and Oliver then followed

I think you and your wife should move to the main hall,

Dad, to avoid making Selena uncomfortable, I suggest everyone but Fiona moves out. Under

think that’s what

at Lewis, he considered how to

was about to retort, but unexpectedly,

at first but remained silent

some thought.

in his actions,

this, it meant he surely had a

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plan.

this, Keira followed Lewis out of

door without further comment.

saw Tom

approached, she looked straight at Lewis. “Spill it. What are you

Meanwhile.

Outside the Horton estate.

was parked there with Uncle Olsen in the backseat. Ellis

it?” shouted the Horton family

“Tell Lewis that

visit!”

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sunshine in the yard was just

the midday hours, Keira observed Old Mrs. Horton’s yard from a distance, unsure of what Lewis

planning.

question, Lewis smiled.

I’m at ease.”

Keira was taken aback.

lowered his gaze. “Selena is so concerned about Great-grandma’s illness because of her shares, so she’ll definitely see to it that Great-grandma

a moment of realization upon

Mrs. Horton had made a will before, stating that if she were to pass away, her shares would be transferred

Mrs. Horton changed her will, the first branch of the

to live on!

Lewis was so confident in

sighed lightly. She

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about the old lady, but, in

Mr. Lee, I had Tom investigate him long ago; he’s genuinely an employee of the Clance Research Institute, and indeed it was the Cobb family in Clance who found this connection for Selena. We’ve confirmed the medicine he brought is real. If

this is

the feeling of her fate being controlled

all means to contact Nora, but the person is too enigmatic, and her whereabouts are unknown to this day. Corey Mills from the Clance Research Institute has made it clear he

glanced at Lewis

Mrs. Horton’s sake, Lewis almost resorted

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like kidnapping to acquire the medication. But before any action could be taken, Selena

about this, so as to prevent her from knowing the boss’s involvement in the grey areas and

curiously asked, “How did this Mr.

his chin. “I guess he stole

believe

She was shocked!

could manipulate the situation, buying medicine designated for a patient at a high price – after all, the Cobb Family in Clance isn’t short on cash! That Nora, supposedly a tech geek with little business acumen, probably won’t

this in

Keira was shocked.

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Alright, she understood now!

those at the research institute closely

Lewis. “Aren’t you afraid that once Grandma wakes up, they won’t let you in, and they’ll

care about those shares,”

“Besides, do you really

Keira was perplexed.

arm and hazily followed her home the moment she saw her. Wasn’t she easy

to smirk when a sudden

struck her…

Keira, and although her mind was befuddled

said indifferently. “The Horton

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Do you

foolish?”

know what

saw Lewis turn on his phone and open a surveillance app, and the situation inside old Mrs. Horton’s bedroom was

screen.

said that the illegitimate daughter would

camera

Keira was speechless.

quite

say anything, she saw movement

the camera feed.

the door

the

my cousin, so we’re family. No need for

Lee and Selena

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calling softly, “Great-grandma? Great-grandma…”

opened

looked somewhat confused

a hesitant expression in

are you?”

was very

meant the miracle

Oliver from the first branch

remember?”

realized. “Oh, you are the illegitimate

Selena was speechless.

looked around and asked, “Why are

to finally secure a spot in the clinical drug trial and brought it back especially to treat you! How do

Mrs. Horton took a moment to assess her

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very good! My mind is much clearer, and I remember a

I begged my boyfriend for a long time for this, and my cousin here has essentially stolen it. The consequences would be dire if discovered, but it’s all

touched. “Good child, you

Cobb Family in Clance, but my dowry seems a bit meager. Great-grandma, I

same?”

hesitated slightly. “Would I give away shares? I don’t seem

know what

confusion on old Mrs.

brat… oh, I mean your uncle about this. If

like you be mistreated!”

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Selena was dumbfounded.

a bit sleepy? Dear child, don’t disturb me.

expression on the phone, Keira couldn’t help but

old lady really

“Mr. Horton, someone is knocking at the door Uncle

and then said promptly, “Please

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hurried

but

Keira. “When I

from Uncle Olsen, and he’s

mentor to me.”

Keira immediately understood.

want to see Uncle Olsen, so he

to see him.

smiled, very understanding. “Got it, it’s fine.

ahead.”

her hand and turned to stride

of the room.

looked at her phone and

the gate

pick up the medicine, or should the

the

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of the situation,

she figured it was better to keep

Nora was

more attention to health, and viruses had

over the world.

she had developed over recent years were too effective, and she had almost become a target for many big shots, to the extent that she saw on the dark web that a queen from country Y

didn’t want to spend the rest of her life

research machine!

her mother and encountered

to the message, sending the location

“Let’s meet

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to Corey Mills about the problem

she put down

seemed to have heard the noise outside, and both stood up excitedly as soon as Keira entered. “Was that

shrugged. “Seems

him; he’s an honored guest in our

family was one of the five major families of Clance, a family

Horton Group was walking with the

five major families, so if the Hortons could get connected with Uncle Olsen, they wouldn’t have to fear the repression

anymore!

expressions of

involuntarily purse her lips.

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he coughed before asking, “Uncle Olsen didn’t come

Keira thought it unlikely.

a busy man have the time to

entire Clance Olsen family; just

Keira said, “No.”

immediately breathed a sigh

up Keira, wouldn’t that

came to the hospital before specifically for your mom. What’s their

expression cold in an instant. “What nonsense are

of menace

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few casual comments about her were okay, but insulting her

are you getting so agitated? Besides, your mom’s past her prime,

“Bang!”

directly to Oliver’s face, making his head

was furious. “How dare

your older

this woman! I

her understand what

this, all looked over but dared

Lewis’s wife last time, those guards who had laid hands

dara to lov a hand on

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group hadn’t moved, Keira said with a cold gaze, “If I hear you insult my mother again, I’ll hit

stunned by her

kind of daughter-in-law

was as if they couldn’t even

have important guest arriving. Let’s go welcome him. We won’t hold her accountable for now!

face was burning, and he even felt his teeth

glare at

a “slap”, he struck

beaten? Is this how you act as someone’s son? What a waste! If your sister were

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and nail to

his anger, Oliver felt somewhat relieved

fleeting glance

light, Jake had been in a state of decline within the Horton family. Like now, he took a slap without

Keira’s gaze, he promptly turned his head away

paid him no mind and instead headed toward

bedroom.

She hesitated a bit.

old Mrs. Horton wake up with a clear mind, she wanted to

she was quite satisfied with her unexpected husband, she always felt like a sword was hanging over her head,

moment of thought, she

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bedroom door.

Meanwhile.

Uncle

Uncle Olsen asked, “I heard that old Mrs. Horton isn’t

thought I should come

visit.”

glimpse of him, Lewis asked, “Are

Uncle Olsen said candidly

far from that of a liar.

duties at your grandma’s

didn’t know what to

Olsen’s intentions weren’t solely

visit the family.

after a moment’s thought,

“Please.”

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toward Keira later, their jaws would

one in this house would dare to

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front of old Mrs.

seeing her,

discuss with Grandma; could you

hearing this,

examination on Great-grandma and

“Is that so?”

as she

a notebook, arrogantly nodded at her.

Keira sneered softly.

potted plant on the balcony. She smiled and asked Mr. Lee, “Can we have Clivia in

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Grandma’s room?”

hearing that, Fiona immediately said anxiously, “That Clivia

highest quality! If sold, it could be

Selena’s eyes flickered.

was particularly fond of Clivia, and gifting that plant to her would

gave Mr. Lee a

in the room isn’t ideal; it disrupts old

affect our data

said, “Then let’s move it to my

behind to take Selena’s orders immediately went to

showed a troubled expression as she looked to

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lowered her eyes, finding Selena

she made such a righteous fuss about it-was it not

thoughtfully, then

moved to her room first? It couldn’t escape the Horton

Mr. Lee were colluding, she

Keira remained silent, Fiona could only suppress her distress and

greedily eyed the

told her to stay on good terms with old Mrs. Horton, the founder of Horton Group, who still held shares

wealth was beyond count, and even

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slipping through her fingers would be

Selena to show off!

thought, Selena

although it was merely a bedroom, it contained many

invaluable jade bracelet had been carelessly left on the bathroom counter by old Mrs.

waste!

Great-grandma’s room

nanny inside, pointing out the valuable items in the room, “This, and this, as well as this, and this… Take these to my

just watched as Selena cleared out all the valuable things from Old Mrs. Horton’s room, thinking this person really

sorry for old Mrs. Horton,

I can watch over it for old

need for you to

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know you take care of Great-grandmother’s valuables, but after all, you are an outsider, whereas I

Mrs. Horton’s safe. She turned to Mr. Lee, “Does this safe emit radiation? Isn’t it also not good to have

I see we have an electroencephalogram recorder here, which we

safe

over “Then move this into my room

blocked the safe, “Miss Selena, don’t

for Great-grandmother’s health. Fiona, as a housekeeper, don’t you wish for her to regain

had been with old Mrs. Horton for so many years, and this

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had been

disbelief and turned

over and took her hand. “I know, don’t

eyes, Fiona spoke in a low voice. “The documents in this safe

flickered and she

to Selena and said indifferently, “The safe is too heavy, you probably can’t

the security guards

Keira raised her eyebrows.

take long for Selena to

standing cheerfully beside the

“Miss Horton, the safe is too heavy; we can’t

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Selena was dumbfounded.

kept looking at her. “If you want this safe, you and Mr. Lee can come

as she spoke cheerfully, “The

let out a

the

had

immediately smiled at Uncle Olsen, “Uncle Olsen, to what do

smiled back at him and then said lightly, “I heard Keira, Mrs. Olsen’s daughter, married Lewis. Thus, it is only right and proper for me to

soon as he said this, Nathan and Oliver’s faces

They exchanged a glance.

caught the wary look in

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insulted her mother, Oliver couldn’t help wiping the

eyes as he walked toward old Mrs. Horton’s courtyard, casually mentioning to Lewis, “Mrs. Olsen and I are old classmates, and her daughter-I came here today wanting

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covered in even more

sweat.

hope would the first branch of the

on earth did Lewis find such a wife? She was an illegitimate daughter to begin with, but her status soared all of a

to Nathan

have her tidy up old Mrs. Hor ‘s room a bit, and wait

quickly took out his phone to send a message

he heard Lewis ask, “Uncle Olsen, are you

Uncle Olsen said. “I heard

in Oceanion called

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