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.

other hand, picked up a glass of water and walked over to Keira.

He interrupted their conversation.

sipped the water,

then sat down right beside her, unusually close, and looked at the

her cheek brushed against

tried to shift away, but Lewis's arm slid

a

bitter smile flashing across his face, raised his head and said, "Aunt Keira,

title change clearly

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

Lewis pointed out

gave Jake

at Lewis

held his position as chairman of Horton Group

had never worked in an entry-level position and only handled the company's

big picture? Jake used to think he could handle

this moment, he understood the vast difference

four-year age gap between

for him deepened.

say much, there were parts that Jake

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

were the moon and the sun—shining so brightly that everything else around

listened more intently, and his attitude

had come in with a vague understanding of things, now had a

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

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