My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

102 The Stolen Life (2)

Keira said, “Okay.”

“Fantastic, my dear granddaughter-in-law, let’s go

home!”

The car quickly entered House One Manor, winding along the driveway for ten minutes before entering the Horton residence

Despite not being her first visit, Keira still marveled at

the size of the manor.

No wonder Isla was so keen to marry Jake and become

the hostess here.

She was lost in her thoughts when their car pulled

over.

Keira and Lewis helped old Mrs. Horton out of the and into the living room.

As they entered, they saw Isla trying to appease Jake. “Jake, don’t be mad at me. I’ve already apologized to the Allen family. They won’t blame me anymore.”

Jake’s expression was foul. He initially tried to ignore her, but upon hearing the approaching footsteps and

117

seein

Keira entering alongside Lewis, he stood up in surprise. “Keira, what are you doing in my house?!”

Before he could continue, old Mrs. Horton snapped. “I invited my granddaughter-in-law here! Got a problem with that?”

Jake was taken aback, “Granddaughter-in-law?”

Isla quickly said, “Jake, it seems like Great-grandma has mistaken Keira for Mr. Horton’s wife…”

Jake immediately glanced at Keira and Lewis, his brows furrowed.

Lewis suddenly emphasized each word. “Miss Olsen is our guest. She’ll be staying with the Hortons for a

while.”

sound of these words, Isla clenched her fist even tighter, her eyes glowing with

her disagreement. “Is this a good idea? Keira being labeled as a killer might bring trouble to the Horton family. If a reporter catches wind of her staying here, people might think

else, Lewis cut in

12:42

217

Horton

and bit her lip in

Jake grabbed her hand. “Uncle Lewis, Isla is just concerned for the Horton

of happiness washed

Jake had been ignoring her. But now that he suddenly

never one to be blinded by love. She knew what she had to do. Jake wouldn’t let her go because he still found her useful.

do was to stay

rid of Keira!

nod and was abo

out her phone and saw “Connor”

was a critical moment to win Jake back,

37

she take another man’s call?

not against Keira. I’m just giving advice from a PR perspective. The Horton family should clear

heard the ringtone.

rang

picked up and hung

she could say anything, the phone rang

more.

he let go of her hand. “Just

fists, gave Jake an apologetic smile, and answered the phone. “Hey, busy. Can we talk later…”

she could finish speaking, Connor snapped “What

down. “There

I need you to come over

C

at me.

door and calling me an ungrateful wretch! Doesn’t she always listen to you? Come here and

was expecting her to do something, and it was the only time in the past few

Jake would truly be fed up

Jake, “I’m going to take this call and try

walked out

left, Keira and

and beg tapping the

Connor was immediately transmitted into the

Isla’s every word. “Connor, stop making a fuss. I have something

5/7