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.

hand, picked up a glass of

He interrupted their conversation.

took the glass, sipped the water, and handed

unusually close, and

cheek

shift away, but Lewis's arm

him a look but stayed

his face, raised his

title change clearly pleased

pointed at a few spots

words, Lewis pointed

gave Jake

looked at Lewis

he used to feel resentful, thinking that his uncle only held his position as chairman of Horton Group because of old

worked in an entry-level

used to think he could handle it

moment, he understood the vast difference between him and his

age gap between them, the difference in

respect for him

there were

whenever he seemed lost, helping him clarify his

work together like that, Jake suddenly felt like they were the

more intently, and his attitude became even more

with a vague understanding of things, now had

Lewis, Aunt Keira, thank you. I know what I

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