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!"

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

belongs to you. What do you mean

money! Melissa, I'm giving you a choice. Stay here and let this ungrateful

Melissa, you should stay. That way, at least Jake won't be left struggling without any support… Staying here will

you say that?! My son can take care

way. I just wanted to say… Dad, I'm not looking down

brain? Melissa, if you want to stay, you have to sever all ties with Jake! Otherwise, you both go to the ancestral hall and kneel there for five days and nights. After that, go marry Eve Clark,

in disbelief. "You want me to kneel in the ancestral hall?

laughed coldly but said

you see? To him, that mistress and this illegitimate daughter are worth more than both of

but I've never worked before. I don't know how to make a living… If we leave, we won't even have a

"I'll find a job and take care of

Melissa hesitated.

and married Isla

blankly at

his hand.

I'm really afraid of

put her hand in

eyes reddened as he tightly held her

touching mother-son moment!" Oliver thought he was in control, believing this drama was just

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

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