677 Chapter 676

Jake and Oliver turned to see Keira approaching them.

The moment Jake saw Keira, his eyes lit up.

Oliver, on the other hand, frowned. "What are you doing here?"

Keira walked over and went straight to the point. "I think your son has potential, so I'm planning to invest in him to start a company."

Oliver was stunned for a moment. Then, his face turned red with anger. "So you've decided to go against me?"

Keira shrugged. "I didn't think too much about it. I just want to give an old classmate a chance."

Oliver took a deep breath, struggling to keep his temper in check. "You..."

But Keira had already turned to Jake. "Remember in college when we talked about starting a chemical company after graduation? Well, now I want to invest in you. Will you accept?"

Jake was caught off guard. He looked at Keira, wanting to ask: Are you investing in me to spite my father or because you feel sorry for me?

But before he could say anything, Keira cut him off. "You know me. I don't let emotions drive my decisions. I'm investing in you because I think you're the right fit."

Jake had strengths that set him apart. His social skills and his ability to draw people together were even better than Keira's and arguably better than Lewis's as well.

Jake clenched his fists, his jaw tightening.

yelled, "Jake, you're not allowed to accept her investment! She's in league

Jake completely ignored him and nodded at Keira. "I

practically stomping in rage. "You

paid no attention to him and instead transferred some money to Jake. "Here's your first month's salary. Next, you need to register the company, file for a trademark,

nodded immediately. "I'll keep the investor

"Email works

"Got it."

was so angry he looked like he was about to explode. He shouted, "Jake, are you mistaking her for the Keira Olsen who died? She's just taking advantage of you! Are you accepting her investment because you're still hung up on her? Do you think

bad decision in college made me lose someone special.

eyes, took a step back, and said, "Ms. Olsen, I look forward to working

Jake smiled again.

recently, and the defeat hanging over him had made him almost unrecognizable. But now, this smile seemed to lift all the burdens off his shoulders, like he'd finally

Keira smiled back.

she remembered from college—the one who pursued

poor, nor did he distance himself

a lonely chapter

glances, both sharing

of his guilt toward

had finally forgiven

Go ahead and take her scraps! Do you even realize what you're giving up? You're throwing away your claim to the Horton family's main inheritance! You want to stick with her? Fine! I'll bring Selena and her mother back home and make sure you know I

those words before storming

Jake watched him go.

and asked,

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