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Capítulo 11: Chapter 11

Lewis Horton remembered the address and replied, "Then I'll have to trouble you."

He had to bring the family doctor over to check on his grandmother tonight, he felt uneasy otherwise.

"Five Elements Lacking Iron" didn't send another message.

...She seemed not to like such politeness from others.

Lewis Horton silently took note of her little quirk.

"Mr. Horton, are you sending a message to Mrs. Horton?"

The person beside him suddenly teased, "You can't hide the smile on your face."

The curve of Lewis Horton's lips stiffened.

He put away his phone and looked at the speaker.

As he became the CEO of Horton Group, Mrs. Horton still had not appeared in public, which had led many to doubt the existence of this "Mrs. Horton."

So he didn't deny it.

That person took his silence as an affirmation and flattered him, "Mr. Horton is truly virtuous, loyal and devoted to Mrs. Horton. That head chef was quite attractive, yet Mr. Horton wasn't swayed at all, truly a role model for our generation!"

Seeing this, the others immediately chimed in, "We are so curious about Mrs. Horton, what kind of person she could be to have captured Mr. Horton's heart... Old Mrs. Horton must be very pleased with this granddaughter-in-law, right?"

Everyone vaguely knew that Lewis Horton didn't have a great relationship with the Horton Family, with the only person he truly cared about being Old Mrs. Horton.

Lewis Horton looked down and said indifferently, "Yes, Grandmother indeed likes her very much."

Outside.

Kiera Olsen was idly waiting when suddenly a familiar voice came through:

"Kiera Olsen!"

She turned her head to face a familiar, handsome visage.

Jake Horton was wearing a black suit. The face that was always gentle and caring in her memory was now looking at her with a grim expression, "You're really here."

Kiera Olsen pursed her lips.

In college, she was always solitary, like a lone ranger.

Jake Horton was warm and outgoing, sticking by her side, the only friend she had.

Only now their statuses were somewhat awkward.

She hesitated, "...Is there something you need?"

Jake Horton snorted coldly, "Isla Olsen told me about your background. Why did you hide it from me? I hate mistresses and illegitimate daughters the most in my life, yet I pursued someone like you for four years like a fool. Is this amusing to you?"

Kiera Olsen felt as if a large hand had abruptly seized her heart...

She had never understood why, when Jake Horton had told her he would give her a surprise at the graduation ceremony and hoped she would not reject him again, he ended up proposing to Isla Olsen.

So that was it.

His family was not harmonious at home; it seemed there was an illegitimate sister.

Just by revealing her identity, Isla Olsen had easily shattered four years of camaraderie.

Kiera Olsen took a step back, distancing herself from him.

Jake Horton, however, stepped forward to confront her, "Don't you have anything to explain to me?"

Explain what?

Explain why she was an illegitimate daughter? Why she chose to be born from Poppy Hill's womb?

Kiera Olsen scoffed, "No."

She turned to leave.

If their beliefs were not aligned, it was better not to maintain such a friendship, especially since he looked down on her background.

Her resolute demeanor irritated Jake Horton inexplicably. Seeing her getting further and further away, he panicked suddenly and, without thinking, grabbed her arm, "You can't leave!"

Kiera Olsen turned back to look at him, "Is there something else?"

Jake Horton's face was taut. He found Kiera Olsen's aloof and indifferent demeanor to be very heartless.

Anger surged in his chest, accompanied by a sense of inexplicable grievance.

He was the one who let go first, so why did it seem like he was the one being abandoned?

He said with a sneer, "You're still working here, which means you haven't found a formal job, right? Kiera, how about you come and be my personal assistant?"

Kiera Olsen broke free from his grasp and coldly declined, "I'm afraid I wouldn't be up to the task."

Jake Horton persisted, "You won't need to do much; I have an apartment near the company, you just need to live there and tend to my daily needs. I'll pay you fifty thousand a month, is that enough?"

Kiera Olsen's gaze grew colder, her tone like the depth of winter, "Do you want me to be your mistress?"

Jake Horton laughed scornfully, "You would definitely be up to that task, after all, your mother was a mistress. Growing up in such an environment, you must have learned a lot. I'm confident you would be professional…"

"Slap!"

Kiera Olsen slapped him across the face and exclaimed, "Jake Horton, enough is enough!"

Jake Horton was slapped but laughed instead of getting angry, his gaze turning crazed and malicious:

"Kiera Olsen, believe it or not, if I don't want you, no one in Oceanion would dare take you in! You won't be able to find a job or husband, and you'll end up as someone's plaything. If that's the case, why not choose me? At least I could be more compassionate towards you, for old times' sake as classmates…"

"I'll give you time to think it over; come find me anytime you change your mind. You have my number."

After leaving those words behind, Jake Horton walked away with large strides.

Kiera Olsen gave a self-mocking smile.

Turning around, she suddenly saw Lewis Horton standing at the door of the private room.

...

Lewis Horton, not fond of socializing, ultimately found an excuse to leave with Tom Davis, but just as he stepped out of the private room, he witnessed the scene that had just unfolded in the corridor.

His gaze was deep, showing no sign of pleasure or anger.

Tom Davis clicked his tongue twice at Kiera Olsen: "I was wondering why you didn't find a stable job after college and kept doing so many part-time jobs. Turns out it's due to Jake Horton's incessant pressure, isn't it?"

Kiera Olsen: ?

Tom Davis sighed again, "So the reason you came to entangle with the boss is because you had no other choice, right? After all, there's hardly anyone in Oceanion who dares to go against the Horton Family…"

"..."

Kiera Olsen's eyes, amorous as they were, narrowed slightly, but she didn't object.

For two days, this was their first peaceful conversation!

Tom Davis said with compassion, "Boss, shall we help her out? She seems rather pitiful."

Kiera Olsen felt a glimmer of hope.

Right, right, right...help the poor kid, and accompany her to the courthouse for a trivial divorce procedure? Her company is still waiting to go public!

But just as this thought crossed her mind, she heard Lewis Horton say coldly, "Why should I upset Jake Horton for someone who is insignificant?"

He strode past Kiera Olsen without stopping.

She's pitiful?

Although the girl pretended to be obedient, her eyes couldn't hide cunning and joy; there wasn't a trace of pity, she was detestable!

What's more, the fact that she got hold of his personal itinerary showed she was cunning and resourceful!

The corridor quickly fell silent.

Kiera Olsen stood there, feeling how cold-hearted Lewis Horton was!

...Forget it, the "grandson" was right; she only got angry with people, so she wouldn't waste it on him.

Kiera Olsen left, riding her electric bike leisurely home.

There was an elderly person at home; she really couldn't stay out for too long. She would continue the search tomorrow.

That evening.

Lewis Horton got off work on time and headed to an old residential area in the suburbs.

Carrying fruit in his hand, he found a residence according to the address on WhatsApp, and knocked on the door.

Soon, a familiar voice from the grandmother came from inside, "Coming, coming~"


Capítulo 12: Chapter 12

The door opened.

Lewis Horton looked toward Old Mrs. Horton and saw her with a rosy complexion, appearing very healthy.

Only then did he look around the room.

The room was tidy and clean, a cozy little two-bedroom apartment of sixty square meters, with four dishes of light, nutritious food on the dining table, very suitable for the elderly.

But from the bathroom, there was the sound of running water. Was "Calming Incense" taking a bath?

The door was made of frosted glass, and through it, he could vaguely see the graceful figure of a young girl...

Lewis Horton retracted his gaze as if electrified, feeling a bit uncomfortable.

The family doctor, who was following behind him and about to enter, was stopped by him. The man turned sideways to block his view, "Give me the equipment, and wait for me in the car."

The family doctor nodded and left, considerately closing the door behind him.

Lewis Horton quickly checked the old lady's blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate, and more. Perhaps because she had slept well the night before, all her readings were very healthy.

Old Mrs. Horton proudly said, "My daughter-in-law has taken great care of me!"

Seeing is believing, Lewis Horton finally felt relieved.

His gaze glanced toward the bathroom again, and then he began packing up his equipment. "Since you're fine, I'll be leaving now."

The old lady looked stunned, "Aren't you staying for dinner? My daughter-in-law cooks delicious meals!"

"…It's not very convenient."

Lewis Horton put down the medical equipment, "Leave this here."

Old Mrs. Horton's eyes shifted, "Take it with you, my daughter-in-law won't use it. And I don't want Dr. May here, I want you to come check on me every day!"

If her grandson visited daily, wouldn't that mean he'd see his daughter-in-law? They could foster a relationship and end their separation...

Old Mrs. Horton felt her great-grandson waving at her!

Lewis Horton was about to say something when the sound of water in the bathroom suddenly stopped.

He immediately stood up, grabbing his medical kit in a flurry and headed for the door: "Then I'll be leaving now."

"Come again tomorrow."

"…Okay."

Just as he closed the door, the bathroom door opened. It wasn't the tantalizing scene Lewis Horton had imagined. Keira Olsen was fully dressed, drying her freshly washed hair, "Eh, where's your grandson?"

"He left, said it wasn't convenient… He's always so uptight and likes to frown. Daughter-in-law, is that why you don't like him? It can all be changed…"

"I'm not your daughter-in-law…"

"You are!"

Keira Olsen felt helpless.

After two days of interaction, she found the old lady very kind, accommodating her in everything, except she was very stubborn about this matter.

She dried her hair and joined the old lady for dinner.

At nine in the evening, Keira Olsen lit the Calming Incense. The old lady obediently lay down in bed and soon fell asleep.

She did her duty well and sent another video to her "grandson."

He replied quickly: [Grandma is in good health, thanks.]

Keira Olsen: [You're welcome.]

"Grandson": [How did everything go today? Need any help?]

Keira Olsen knew he was talking about the incident shared on the social circle, her lips curved slightly:[No need.]

In the RV, Lewis Horton's stern face softened a bit upon seeing this reply.

This girl, unaware of her own identity, had kindly agreed to take in Grandma and took great care of her. In the end, she didn't ask for anything in return, nor did she ask him for help.

How different from Keira Olsen, who had no relation to him but tangled with him constantly, wanting to use him to intimidate Jake Horton…

Compared to each other, it was clear who was superior.

Lewis Horton messaged: [I owe you a favor, just say the word whenever you need anything.]

Keira Olsen didn't take that comment to heart.

Currently, the only help she needed was with her divorce, which could only proceed if Lewis Horton cooperated; the "grandson" was of no use in this matter.

The next day, morning.

Keira Olson took the old lady to Oceanion's largest luxury mall for shopping and to buy her some change of clothes.

The old woman's grandson was generous, and she was clearly a rich elderly lady; she must not be aggrieved in their store.

As expected, as soon as they entered the store, the old lady acted very naturally and seemed quite familiar with the place.

Old Mrs. Horton loved the clothes from this store; the brand manager would send the newest designs to her house every season for her to choose first.

This was her first time visiting the store, which was quite novel...

Not far away.

Isla Olsen, hanging on Taylor Olsen's arm, said affectionately, "Dad, you're so busy, you really don't need to come shopping with me…"

Taylor Olsen smiled indulgently, "Tonight is your first visit to the Horton family, the gifts for the elders must not be taken lightly, especially old Mrs. Horton…"

Isla asked, "That Great Grandmother is said to be eighty-seven, why does the Horton family value her so much?"

Taylor Olsen lowered his voice, "The first branch of the Horton family and Lewis Horton have been covertly competing to regain control of the clan. Old Mrs. Horton holds twenty percent of the shares; if you can win her favor, your position in the Horton family will be secure!"

Isla immediately responded, "Does old Mrs. Horton have any preferences?"

Taylor Olsen recalled the elderly lady he had briefly seen two years ago, and said slowly, "She has Alzheimer's, and is a bit peculiar, but she really likes Hermes' clothes. You should cater to her tastes. Even if you can't win her affection, at least avoid making her dislike you…"

Isla nodded immediately.

The two of them entered Hermes.

Taylor Olsen sat on the sofa while Isla began to browse.

She walked towards the fitting room area and suddenly saw Keira Olsen and an old lady.

The old woman just came out of the fitting room, "Granddaughter-in-law, what do you think of this one?"

Granddaughter-in-law?

This old lady, is she the grandmother of her wayward husband?

Isla curled her lips, then saw Keira Olsen shake her head.

The old lady tried on another piece, and Keira Olsen shook her head again.

The old lady sighed, "Why don't any of these clothes look good?"

A flash of disdain crossed Isla's face.

What doesn't look good, merely can't afford it, right?

She approached and spoke, "Keira, what a coincidence. Is this your husband's grandmother?"

Keira's expression turned cold, but she ignored her.

Isla then looked at the old lady, "Grandma, you haven't bought this brand before, have you? The clothes here are very expensive, each piece requires a certain demeanor to pull off, not suitable for just anyone…"

The old lady immediately became fuming, clutching her chest, "Who are you calling lacking in demeanor! How can you be so rude?"

Keira hurriedly supported the old lady, fearing she might get seriously upset.

Isla continued, "Keira, for someone of your grandmother's status, it's more suitable to shop at a wholesale market where things are cheap and of good quality…"

"Get lost!"

Keira yelled fiercely.

The commotion caught Taylor Olsen's attention.

He strode over, "What's going on?"

Isla complained, "Dad, Keira and her husband's grandmother tried on many outfits but didn't buy any… so I just made a little suggestion…"

Taylor Olsen understood her implication and frowned as he looked at Keira Olsen.

Then, he finally saw the old lady being supported by Keira Olsen, and he was instantly startled.

Old Mrs. Horton?


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