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 water and walked

He interrupted their conversation.

sipped the water,

down right beside her, unusually close,

felt a tickle near her ear. She turned her head, and her cheek brushed against Lewis's face.

arm slid around her waist, pulling

him a look but stayed

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

change clearly pleased

at a few spots on the presentation. "Here,

words, Lewis pointed out the flaws

straightforwardness gave Jake an

at

his uncle only held his position as chairman of Horton Group because

worked in an entry-level position and only handled the company's big-picture

used to think he could handle it

this moment, he understood the vast difference

there was only a three or four-year age gap between them, the difference in experience and vision was like night

for him deepened.

say much, there

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

two of them work together like that, Jake suddenly felt like they were the moon and the sun—shining so brightly that everything else around them seemed dim in

and his attitude

the discussion wrapped up, Jake, who had come in with a vague understanding

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

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