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

He interrupted their conversation.

the water, and handed it

unusually close, and looked at the PowerPoint

near her ear. She turned her head, and her cheek

shift away, but Lewis's arm slid around

shot him a look but stayed

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

change

few spots on the presentation.

just a few succinct words, Lewis pointed out the flaws in the

gave Jake

looked at Lewis

uncle only held his position as chairman of Horton Group because

all, Lewis had never worked in an entry-level position

picture? Jake used to think he

the vast difference between him and

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

respect for him deepened.

there were parts that Jake

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

they were the moon and

more intently, and his attitude became even more

the time the discussion wrapped up, Jake, who had come in with a vague understanding of things, now had a

Keira, thank you.

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