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…"

darkened as he angrily flung his

dining room fell quiet again. Old Mrs. Horton looked at Keira and chuckled indulgently. "You're ruthless! You've cut Jake out of the

a

He's got a kind heart… he just

the squeaky wheel gets

then nodded. "Exactly. Selena kicks up a fuss, and

hotel. But when they tried to check in,

cards were blocked,

hotel front desk, they couldn't have

far away, Oliver watched

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

scoffed, "They're no

her purse anxiously. "I should've brought some jewelry when

until he found his wallet. Inside, he

short-term apartment,"

even enough

but, seeing Jake's determination, nodded.

ended up renting a basement unit for $100 a month. The

hunting but

turned him down as

barged into an interview room. "Why

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

realized every major and mid-sized company had

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