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Oliver glanced at Marisa and suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

If Marisa could fake her behavior this well in front of Grandma, was it possible she was faking it around him, too?

But then, Oliver quickly dismissed the thought.

Sure, someone could pretend for a day, a month, maybe even a year—but no one could keep up an act for twenty-five years, could they?

Selena was twenty-three now, and Marisa had been with him for twenty-five years…

"What am I even thinking?"

Besides, he wasn't going to end up with nothing.

Not only was he fine now, but even when Grandma eventually passed, her estate would be split evenly. Just one percent of Horton Group's shares amounted to hundreds of millions—if not billions—of dollars.

With that thought, Oliver quietly left the room.

Meanwhile, Keira and Jake were discussing the future development of the company, and Jake, as if he were giving an official report, even pulled up a PowerPoint presentation for her.

He looked just like he did back in college, taking things so seriously…

Keira couldn't help but smile.

From the corner of his eye, Lewis noticed this, and his gaze deepened.

Nearby, Marisa and Selena were busy peeling grapes for old Mrs. Horton, meticulously removing the skin and seeds before handing them to her.

Old Mrs. Horton was thoroughly enjoying being pampered.

up a glass of water and walked

He interrupted their conversation.

the water, and handed it back

then sat down right beside her, unusually close,

a tickle near her ear. She turned her head, and her cheek brushed against Lewis's face.

shift away, but Lewis's arm slid

him a look but stayed

bitter smile flashing across his face, raised his head and

change clearly pleased

could answer, Lewis pointed at a few spots on the

words, Lewis pointed out the

gave Jake

at Lewis in

resentful, thinking that his uncle only held his position as

never worked in an entry-level position and

picture? Jake used to think he

now, at this moment, he understood the

age gap between them, the difference in

respect for him

much, there were parts that

Keira chimed in to explain whenever he seemed lost, helping him clarify

felt like they were the moon and the sun—shining so brightly that everything else around them

listened more intently, and his attitude became even more

wrapped up, Jake, who had come in with a vague understanding of things, now had a crystal-clear idea of what the company's direction

and Keira. "Uncle Lewis, Aunt Keira, thank you. I know what I need

newfound

was clearly pleased. "Good. If you have any more questions, don't

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