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.

on the other hand, picked up a glass of water and walked over to

He interrupted their conversation.

glass, sipped the water, and handed it back

beside her, unusually close, and looked at the PowerPoint Jake had

She turned her head, and her cheek brushed against Lewis's face.

Lewis's arm slid

him a look but stayed

flashing across his face, raised his head and said, "Aunt Keira, what do

title change clearly pleased

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

words, Lewis pointed out the flaws in

straightforwardness gave Jake an

looked at Lewis

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 position

to

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

age gap between them,

for him deepened.

say much, there were parts that Jake couldn't

his confusion, Keira chimed in to explain whenever he seemed lost, helping

the moon and

listened more intently, and his attitude became even

wrapped up, Jake, who had come in with a vague understanding of things,

Lewis and Keira. "Uncle Lewis, Aunt Keira, thank

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