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.

you're not allowed to accept her investment! She's in league with Lewis!

Jake completely ignored him and nodded at Keira.

in rage. "You ungrateful child!

your first month's salary. Next, you need to register the company, file for a trademark,

nodded immediately. "I'll keep

smiled. "Email works for

"Got it."

mistaking her for the Keira Olsen who died? She's just taking advantage of you! Are you accepting her investment because you're still hung up on her?

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

took a step back, and said, "Ms. Olsen, I look forward to working with

Jake smiled again.

weight recently, 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 let

Keira smiled back.

was the Jake she remembered from college—the one who

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

lonely chapter of her life,

exchanged glances, both sharing a look of mutual

let go of his guilt

had finally forgiven

away your claim to the Horton

out those words

Jake watched him go.

walked over and

just suddenly

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