Oliver glanced at Marisa and suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

If Marisa could fake her behavior this well in front of Grandma, was it possible she was faking it around him, too?

But then, Oliver quickly dismissed the thought.

Sure, someone could pretend for a day, a month, maybe even a year—but no one could keep up an act for twenty-five years, could they?

Selena was twenty-three now, and Marisa had been with him for twenty-five years…

"What am I even thinking?"

Besides, he wasn't going to end up with nothing.

Not only was he fine now, but even when Grandma eventually passed, her estate would be split evenly. Just one percent of Horton Group's shares amounted to hundreds of millions—if not billions—of dollars.

With that thought, Oliver quietly left the room.

Meanwhile, Keira and Jake were discussing the future development of the company, and Jake, as if he were giving an official report, even pulled up a PowerPoint presentation for her.

He looked just like he did back in college, taking things so seriously…

Keira couldn't help but smile.

From the corner of his eye, Lewis noticed this, and his gaze deepened.

Nearby, Marisa and Selena were busy peeling grapes for old Mrs. Horton, meticulously removing the skin and seeds before handing them to her.

Old Mrs. Horton was thoroughly enjoying being pampered.

glass of water and walked over to Keira. "Have some

He interrupted their conversation.

took the glass, sipped the water, and handed it back

then sat down right beside her, unusually close, and looked at the

and her cheek brushed against Lewis's face. That's when she realized just how

tried to shift away, but Lewis's arm slid around

him a look but stayed

the interaction and, with a bitter smile flashing across his face, raised

change

could answer, Lewis pointed at a few spots on the presentation. "Here, here,

a few succinct words, Lewis pointed out the

gave Jake

at Lewis in

to feel resentful, thinking that his uncle only held his position as chairman of Horton Group because of old Mrs. Horton's favor

never worked in an entry-level

Jake used to think he could handle

at this moment, he understood the vast difference between him and his

three or four-year age gap between them, the difference in experience and vision was

respect for him deepened.

didn't say much, there were parts that Jake couldn't

his confusion, Keira chimed in to explain whenever

suddenly felt like they were the moon and

intently, and his attitude

who had come in with a vague understanding of things, now had a crystal-clear idea of what the company's direction should

"Uncle Lewis, Aunt Keira, thank you. I know what I need to do

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