Jake and Oliver turned to see Keira approaching them.

The moment Jake saw Keira, his eyes lit up.

Oliver, on the other hand, frowned. "What are you doing here?"

Keira walked over and went straight to the point. "I think your son has potential, so I'm planning to invest in him to start a company."

Oliver was stunned for a moment. Then, his face turned red with anger. "So you've decided to go against me?"

Keira shrugged. "I didn't think too much about it. I just want to give an old classmate a chance."

Oliver took a deep breath, struggling to keep his temper in check. "You..."

But Keira had already turned to Jake. "Remember in college when we talked about starting a chemical company after graduation? Well, now I want to invest in you. Will you accept?"

Jake was caught off guard. He looked at Keira, wanting to ask: Are you investing in me to spite my father or because you feel sorry for me?

But before he could say anything, Keira cut him off. "You know me. I don't let emotions drive my decisions. I'm investing in you because I think you're the right fit."

Jake had strengths that set him apart. His social skills and his ability to draw people together were even better than Keira's and arguably better than Lewis's as well.

Jake clenched his fists, his jaw tightening.

her investment! She's in league with Lewis! She's doing this

him and nodded

was furious, practically stomping in rage.

Jake. "Here's your first month's

"I'll keep the

"Email

"Got it."

to explode. He shouted, "Jake, are you mistaking her for the Keira Olsen who died? She's just taking advantage of you!

"I always thought my one bad decision in college made me lose someone special. But now I realize I was never worthy of

back, and said, "Ms.

Jake smiled again.

and the defeat hanging over him had made him almost unrecognizable. But now, this smile seemed to lift all the burdens off his shoulders, like he'd finally

Keira smiled back.

remembered from college—the one

looked down on her for being poor, nor did he distance himself because of

she owed him gratitude. During a lonely chapter of

both sharing

had let go of his

finally

even realize what you're giving up? You're throwing away your claim to the Horton family's main inheritance! You want to stick with her? Fine! I'll bring Selena and her mother back home and make sure you know I don't need you

spat out those words before storming

Jake watched him go.

over and

Jake smiled. "I just suddenly realized… he's actually

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