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 flung his

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

flashed her a smile in

sadness. "Jake's a good kid. He's respectful to me. He's got a kind heart… he just lost his way. I don't get

lowered her eyes. "Because the squeaky wheel gets the

"Exactly. Selena kicks up a fuss, and Oliver immediately

hotel. But when they tried to check in, Jake

were

desk, they

watched with a smirk.

money,

no match for

should've brought some jewelry

his wallet. Inside,

a short-term apartment,"

even enough for one night

argue but, seeing Jake's

basement unit for $100 a month. The

went job hunting but

company he applied to turned him down as soon

barged into an interview room. "Why

interviewer was polite but firm. "Mr. Horton, your father made it clear—if we hire you, we can kiss our partnership with Horton

realized every major and

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