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.

up a glass of

He interrupted their conversation.

water, and

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

turned her head, and her cheek

arm

shot him a look

caught sight of the interaction and, with a bitter smile flashing across his face, raised his head and said, "Aunt Keira,

title change clearly

answer, Lewis pointed at a few spots on the presentation. "Here, here, and here. These three

Lewis pointed

gave Jake an

at

only held his position as chairman of Horton Group

had never worked in an entry-level position and

picture? Jake used to think he could

he understood the vast difference between him and his

there was only a three or four-year age gap between them,

for

much, there were parts that Jake couldn't fully

to explain whenever he

Jake suddenly felt like they were the moon and the sun—shining so

more intently, and his attitude became even more

a vague understanding of

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

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