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

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

a smile

He's respectful to me. He's got a kind heart… he just lost his way. I

"Because the squeaky wheel

Selena kicks up a fuss, and

house and headed to a hotel. But when they tried to check in,

were blocked,

hotel front desk, they couldn't have felt

watched with a

no money, they'll have no

scoffed, "They're no match for

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

his pockets until he found his wallet.

short-term apartment," he

dollars wasn't even enough for one night

argue but, seeing

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

job hunting but

company he applied to turned him down as soon as they

an interview room. "Why won't

it clear—if we hire you, we can kiss our partnership with

finally realized every major and mid-sized

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