Oliver's roar made Jake tighten his jaw.

He steadied Melissa. "Mom, let's go."

The words took Oliver by surprise.

He hadn't expected Jake to actually leave and frowned in confusion.

Nathan was immediately displeased.

While Selena brought benefits to the Horton family, Nathan knew well the value of a granddaughter versus a grandson. He spoke up, "Where do you think you're going, Jake? There's no overnight feud between father and son. Apologize to your father, and let's move past this."

Oliver lifted his chin, looking down at Jake with a sneer. "Let him go if he wants. Once he's out of the Horton family, let's see how he manages!"

He was confident Jake had lived a life of luxury and would find it hard to leave behind.

Jake replied with a wry smile, "Grandpa, I'll come back to visit."

Before Nathan could respond, Oliver scoffed, "Visit? Once you're gone, you're no longer part of the family. Don't bother coming back! Do you think you can mooch off your grandfather?"

Nathan snapped, "Oliver! Don't be so harsh with Jake!"

"Harsh?" Oliver said, his anger rising. "Dad, didn't you hear what he said? He's abandoning me as his father, so why would he care about you as his grandfather? If he does come back, it will be only to beg for money!"

jaw tightened. "Don't worry. I won't take a cent from the

be ridiculous. Everything here belongs to you.

"See? Even now, it's all about the Hortons' money! Melissa, I'm giving you a choice. Stay here and let this ungrateful

way, at least Jake won't be left struggling without any support… Staying here will at least keep him from

immediately enraged. "How dare you say that?! My son can take care

it that way. I just wanted to say… Dad, I'm not looking down on Jake. I just think

with Jake! Otherwise, you both go to the ancestral hall and kneel there for five days and nights. After that, go

him in disbelief. "You want me to kneel in the ancestral hall? All because of a

laughed coldly

see? To him, that mistress and this illegitimate daughter are worth more than both of us combined! Why would you want to stay in a family like this? Do you really want to be

worked before. I don't know how to make a living…

"I'll find a job and

Melissa hesitated.

and married Isla

stared blankly

hand.

"Jake, I'm really afraid of

put

he tightly held her hand.

was in control, believing this drama was just a

"If you're leaving, then go quickly! Don't stick around

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