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Oliver frowned. "Is that so?"

"Yes, that's how it is."

"Fine, then let them suffer out there until they come crawling back to beg me!"

Oliver let out a cold snort and turned away, not even sparing Jake and Melissa a glance. He'd wait until they came back groveling at his feet, tails between their legs!

Keira watched the drama unfold, impressed by how skillfully Selena had manipulated Oliver into this state.

But then again, Oliver was always a scumbag—no wonder he was so easily swayed.

Keira knew Jake well enough. He was capable, having joined the student council in college and even becoming its president. But his whole life had been under his parents' control.

Now that he was breaking free, things would look up for him.

Just then, Selena's voice cut through the room, "Still, with Jake's prestigious degree and skills, if he finds a decent job, he might not come crawling back anytime soon."

Oliver sneered, "Not without my permission! I dare anyone to give him a job!"

With that, he stormed out. "I'll make sure every business connected to Horton Group knows not to hire Jake!"

After Oliver and Selena left, Keira turned to Lewis and darted a glance in Nathan's direction.

Lewis casually asked, "Dad, does Jake's wife still need shares? Oh wait, Jake doesn't have a wife anymore… Actually, the first branch doesn't even have a son now, do they…"

he angrily flung his coat and left.

room fell quiet again. Old Mrs. Horton looked at Keira and chuckled indulgently. "You're ruthless! You've cut Jake out of the family and gotten rid of Eve Clark in one

flashed her a smile in

sadness. "Jake's a good kid. He's respectful to me. He's got a kind heart… he just lost his way. I don't

her eyes. "Because the squeaky wheel

then nodded. "Exactly. Selena kicks up a fuss, and

the house and headed to a hotel. But when they tried to check in, Jake found that his credit cards

were

hotel front desk, they

far away, Oliver watched with a

brilliant. With no money, they'll have no choice but to

no match for

purse anxiously. "I should've brought some jewelry when we

pockets until he found his wallet. Inside, he had just over a

rent a short-term apartment," he

even enough for one night

but, seeing Jake's determination,

$100 a month. The remaining

hunting but hit dead ends

turned him down as soon as they saw

barged into an interview room. "Why won't you

but firm. "Mr. Horton, your father made it clear—if we hire you, we can kiss our partnership with Horton

every major and mid-sized

home in a

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