Oliver frowned. "Is that so?"

"Yes, that's how it is."

"Fine, then let them suffer out there until they come crawling back to beg me!"

Oliver let out a cold snort and turned away, not even sparing Jake and Melissa a glance. He'd wait until they came back groveling at his feet, tails between their legs!

Keira watched the drama unfold, impressed by how skillfully Selena had manipulated Oliver into this state.

But then again, Oliver was always a scumbag—no wonder he was so easily swayed.

Keira knew Jake well enough. He was capable, having joined the student council in college and even becoming its president. But his whole life had been under his parents' control.

Now that he was breaking free, things would look up for him.

Just then, Selena's voice cut through the room, "Still, with Jake's prestigious degree and skills, if he finds a decent job, he might not come crawling back anytime soon."

Oliver sneered, "Not without my permission! I dare anyone to give him a job!"

With that, he stormed out. "I'll make sure every business connected to Horton Group knows not to hire Jake!"

After Oliver and Selena left, Keira turned to Lewis and darted a glance in Nathan's direction.

Lewis casually asked, "Dad, does Jake's wife still need shares? Oh wait, Jake doesn't have a wife anymore… Actually, the first branch doesn't even have a son now, do they…"

he angrily

Mrs. Horton looked at Keira and chuckled indulgently. "You're ruthless! You've cut Jake out of the

a smile

He's respectful to me. He's got a kind heart… he just lost his way. I don't get why Oliver

lowered her eyes. "Because the squeaky wheel gets

"Exactly. Selena kicks up a

when they tried to check in, Jake

cards were blocked,

at the hotel front desk, they couldn't have felt more

far away, Oliver watched with a smirk.

grinned. "Dad, you're brilliant. With no money, they'll have no

no

anxiously. "I should've

frowned, digging through his pockets until he found his wallet. Inside, he

rent a short-term apartment," he

enough for one

to argue but, seeing Jake's determination, nodded.

$100 a month. The remaining money would barely cover a

hunting but hit dead ends

applied to turned him down as

into an interview room. "Why

was polite but firm. "Mr. Horton, your father made it clear—if

realized every major and mid-sized

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