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.

of water and walked over to Keira. "Have some

He interrupted their conversation.

water, and handed it back to

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

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

but Lewis's arm slid

shot him a look

flashing across his face,

change

few spots on the presentation. "Here, here, and here. These

few succinct words, Lewis pointed out the flaws

straightforwardness gave Jake an

at Lewis

to feel resentful, thinking that his uncle only held his position

an entry-level

Jake used to think he

the

between them,

for

much, there were parts

chimed in to explain whenever

of them work together like that, Jake suddenly felt like they were the moon and the sun—shining so brightly that

and his

in with a vague understanding of things, now had a crystal-clear idea of

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

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