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

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

flashed her a smile

with a touch of sadness. "Jake's a good kid. He's respectful to me. He's got a kind heart… he just lost his way. I

lowered her eyes. "Because the

kicks up

they

cards were blocked,

desk, they couldn't have felt

watched with

brilliant. With no money, they'll have no choice but to come

"They're no

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

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

rent a short-term apartment,"

dollars wasn't even enough for one night at

wanted to argue but,

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

job hunting but

down as soon

into an interview room. "Why won't

your father made it clear—if

finally realized every major and mid-sized

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