At ten o'clock the next morning, the Cobb family set off for the Hortons'. By about eleven, they arrived at the Horton residence.

The security guard had already been informed, so when they arrived, their car was allowed to drive straight in, heading for the parking lot.

Lewis and the others were already waiting for them by the lot.

Ryan Cobb and Ellie Cobb looked around, taking in the surroundings.

This estate was one Lewis had bought when he came to Clance, and though it had only been half a year, it was already well-maintained.

There were elegant pavilions, and the garden was picturesque, making the place feel as though it had a deep history.

Gavin couldn't help but comment, "The greenery here is really well done. Looks like they've had professionals take care of it."

Hearing this, Selena suddenly felt a bit of pride swell inside her. She smiled and said, "Yes, my dad loved this kind of thing. The person who tends the plants has been working with him for years. He's very particular about it."

Gavin was surprised. "You had someone specifically to take care of the plants?"

Though the Cobb family was wealthy, they kept a low profile. Their household staff was minimal, and they certainly didn't hire someone for a single task. Even their plants were tended by a service that came by periodically.

Ryan was well aware of how other wealthy families operated, but Gavin had less exposure, so he found it a bit shocking.

"When Grandma was still around, she loved this one creamy soup, and only one chef could make it the way she liked. So we kept him on just to make that

but exclaim,

drop in the bucket. Gavin, see that pond over there? It's filled with koi fish. Do you know

pond

"Not too much. Just over a million or so. And see that old tree? My uncle paid millions to have it brought here just to

for a

off, Ellie rolled her eyes from where she stood. She jabbed Ryan in the side. "Hey, look at her, showing off like that. You'd think the Hortons were her real family. She's just trying to make herself look

her lightly. "Enough. Don't talk about people behind their

before turning to Keira, whom she had been clinging to. "Keera, I brought you a pearl necklace.

Keira smiled softly. "Thanks."

don't be so polite! After everything you did for me, I'd still be getting strung along by that jerk Darien if it weren't for you!" Ellie still felt a twinge of disbelief when she

a mark on her heart, but it was like he had occupied a

my favorite dish is fish. Are we having

at the housekeeper. "Add fish to the lunch

went off to relay the

help but interject, "Ms. Olsen, you don't have to indulge her so

smiled in

at all. Adding a dish is

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