My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

119 Husband and Wife

Keira only knew that Mrs. Olsen’s family was from Clance, but throughout all these years in Oceanion, she had never made contact with them.

Moreover, no one from her maternal family in Clance

had ever visited her.

Yet the last time Mrs. Olsen appeared, she had been treated with such courtesy by the Allen family…

This time she didn’t know what Mrs. Olsen had said to

Melissa to make the latter change her attitude so drastically. Keira really wanted to know what kind of family could raise someone like Mrs. Olsen.

Old Mrs. Horton shook her head. “I have no idea.

What’s our in-law’s background?”

Melissa laughed. “She didn’t specify her background. However, she mentioned that she was acquainted with several prestigious families in Clance and that she could introduce some connections for Jake, which could be beneficial since the Horton family, because of Lewis’s circumstances, doesn’t have many contacts there. If Jake could penetrate the market in Clance, he

12:40

1/11

119 Husband and Wife

would definitely lead the Horton family to even greater heights in the future. Isn’t that right, Grandma?”

Only then did Keira understand why Melissa wanted Isla to marry into the family, even if it meant not getting any shares.

Most families in Clance were powerful and influential.

Originally, the Horton family had sought an alliance with them, which led to the arranged marriage of Lewis’s parents. Unfortunately, not only did this marriage fail to open up the market, but it also turned the Horton family into a thorn in the side for those in

Clance.

If Jake could forge this path, his position within the Horton Group would undoubtedly rise with the tide!

If he could bring sufficient benefits to the Horton family, even if he was at a disadvantage in terms of shares, he could still replace Lewis as the next CEO!

After all, Melissa’s acceptance of Isla was all because of

her interests.

And the exchange that just took place between Melissa and old Mrs. Horton was a trade.

12.49

2/11

119 Husband and Wife

Old Mrs. Horton wouldn’t stop Isla from joining the family, and Melissa would no longer insist on the five percent of shares.

Seeing that she wanted to leave, old Mrs. Horton still couldn’t help but speak up persuasively, “Having interests tied together is ultimately unreliable. You still need to ask Jake about this marriage arrangement.”

Melissa thought old Mrs. Horton was trying to prevent the rise of the first branch of the family and narrowed her eyes, “Grandma, Lewis did find someone sincere, but how did that turn out? Aren’t the couple living apart, and now they don’t even have a child? If you have free time, you should pay more attention to his personal issues, especially since you’re keeping such a woman in the house as a mistress… Let’s not have any more scandals.”

After a glance at Keira, she sneered and left.

Old Mrs. Horton didn’t understand the implication. “How are they living apart? My granddaughter-in-law, aren’t you and the brat living at home? How strange people speak!”

Keira soothed her, “Grandma, she’s talking nonsense.

311

119 Husband and Wife

it to heart.”

she did have a point. You and the brat have been married for two years now. Why isn’t anything happening?

Keira was shocked.

she know if Lewis was up to

quickly asked, “Grandma, what’s for dinner

what should we have?”

had successfully changed the subject, Keira didn’t expect old Mrs. Horton’s

what

that evening, was greeted with a menu that

other dishes.

didn’t initially realize anything was amiss. He

12:40

4/

and

his hands, changed into his loungewear, and

started to put food on his plate.

eat up!”

slowly piled into a small mountain before his eyes.

but interject.

finish all this.”

him up and down seriously, “You’re

performing well at

to speak, Keira, frightened, immediately shouted, “Eating! Grandma means you’re not good at eating!”

turned to

Horton continued.

the old lady say, “If you don’t eat more, how are you going

O

5/1

Husband and Wife

Keira was speechless.

gaze swept across the dishes on the table

instantly turned red, and he coughed once

couple prepared to chat with old Mrs. Horton for a

Old Mrs. Horton pointed toward Lewis’s room and said, “No need to keep me company, you newlyweds. Go make

and with a bitter smile,

said, “Grandma, Mr.

Mrs. Horton suddenly furrowed her brows and clutched at her chest, then looked at her, “What were you

fainted and was

12:49

63/1

seemed to have a smile on his lips and, surprisingly, he didn’t

Horton then held onto

you two should go to

Go on, go…”

awkwardly to the door of Lewis’s room under old Mrs.

old Mrs. Horton looking at them intently, fists clenched. “You can do it.

she covered her chest again, “Oh, I feel

wanted to say something more, but her wrist was suddenly taken by Lewis, and he said quietly with downcast eyes, “Miss

The moment the bedroom door closed, the old lady got up from

12:49

7/11

HUSD

think I can

little effort, definitely!”

through the peephole, Keira was

throat. “I guess

have excited Grandma.”

raised an eyebrow, keeping his gaze on her.

walked over and sat on

the room felt a bit warm. The usually spacious bedroom now somehow seemed a bit cramped.