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…"

angrily flung his

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

her a smile in

to me. He's got a kind heart… he just lost

lowered her eyes. "Because the squeaky wheel gets the

then nodded. "Exactly. Selena kicks up a fuss, and Oliver immediately sides with

But when they

were

the hotel front desk,

watched with

With no money, they'll have no choice but

no match for

purse anxiously. "I should've brought some jewelry

pockets until he found his wallet. Inside, he

short-term apartment," he

enough for one

argue but, seeing Jake's

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

went job hunting but

he applied to turned him down as soon as they saw his

an interview room. "Why won't you

your father made it clear—if we hire you, we can kiss our

realized every major and mid-sized company

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