Chapter 490
Chapter 492: Chapter 491 Chapter 492: Chapter 491 Old Mrs. Horton’s gaze instinctively turned toward where the Olsen family was standing.
But the Olsens were all tall and imposing, and Kiera was completely obscured among them; Old Mrs. Horton could only vaguely make out a woman in a formal dress but did not get a clear view of her face.
She snorted and did not go over to greet them but instead was helped by a servant to sit tremblingly on the couch.
She had just sat down when she heard someone nearby discussing:
“The Hortons really don’t care for the Olsens, huh! They’re not even attending to them, and the Olsen family has been here for so long without Mr. Horton coming downstairs p>
“Old Mrs. Horton only glanced over once and didn’t look again p>
Hearing this, Old Mrs. Horton frowned and immediately turned to Oliver Horton, “What’s going on? Lewis had a sudden business matter and will be late today, didn’t I instruct you to treat the Olsens well? How could you not greet them at the door p>
Although Old Mrs. Horton did not like the fiancee of that Olsen grandson, at least she expected basic courtesy!
Upon hearing this, Oliver touched his nose, “Grandma, it’s not like that, we were just busy p>
“Busy with what? Too busy to entertain the Olsen family? It seems to me you’re just making excuses, wanting to ruin the Horton’s marriage alliance with the Olsens p>
After scolding him, Old Mrs. Horton turned to Jake Horton: “Jake, did you also not attend to the Olsen family p>
Jake lowered his head and remained silent.
Ever since Kiera’s death, Jake seemed to have grown up overnight, gaining the ability to discern right from wrong, and would even intervene when there was excessive behavior in the first branch of the Horton family.
Because of this, both Old Mrs. Horton and Lewis had become more tolerant of him.
Seeing Jake silent and unwilling now, Old Mrs. Horton couldn’t help but frown and exclaimed, “Jake? Go and greet the Olsen family, apologize p>
But Jake looked at her, “Grandma, you obviously liked Kiera too. It’s been only four months since her death; how can you be the same as my uncle p>
Old Mrs. Horton immediately sighed, “Jake, I know you can’t forget your aunt, but your uncle is still young. He can’t just call it quits for the rest of his life p>
However, Jake turned his head away, “I don’t care, I’m not going p>
Old Mrs. Horton did not want to make it more difficult for him and instead looked at Nathan Horton, “Then you go p>
Nathan spoke up, “Mom, you don’t understand. That Miss Olsen has been spoiled by the Olsen family. I’m giving her a lesson, letting her know the Horton family is not the same as the Olsen family p>
Old Mrs. Horton was taken aback.
Nathan pushed Victoria Olsen, “This is the foster daughter of the Olsen family. Just listen to what she has to say p>
Old Mrs. Horton turned to Victoria, her brows furrowed.
Victoria coughed before speaking, “Old Mrs. Horton, the thing is… my sister grew up outside the family and was spoiled. She’s divorced with a child, so she’s a bit muddled in her actions. Please don’t take it to heart p>
After finishing, she sighed again, “Actually, she’s quite nice, just a bit fierce sometimes, likes to get physical… We had a small verbal misunderstanding, and she likes to hit… Sigh p>
Nathan chuckled, “Mom, did you hear that? Who nowadays just hits others at the slightest thing? I say she’s just used to hard times, uncouth and vulgar. How can someone like that become the head of the Horton family?! Miss Olsen, continue, what other faults does she have p>
Victoria sighed, “She was hurt too deeply by her former husband, so now she likes ‘puppy dogs,’ the obedient type, best if they’re fresh college graduates p>
“Hehehe, Lewis is no ‘puppy dog’! With her strong personality, won’t they be fighting if they are together?! Harmony is the most important thing between husband and wife, two prickly types together, this household will probably never have peace! Mom, I’m telling you, she’s not suitable. The Olsen family is all here; I’ll go and call off this marriage now! It’s not like the Olsen family has only that one girl to offer for a marriage alliance, there’s always Victoria. If Lewis disagrees, Jake can marry her instead p>
Nathan fanned the flames again.
Old Mrs. Horton felt increasingly distressed.
Lewis was said to be very compliant with this fiancee, but who would have thought that her reputation was so poor among outsiders?
She frowned, slightly displeased.
Someone else chimed in, “I heard she’s been unfaithful, got herself a boyfriend outside p>
“Yes, yes… I heard that because of her, the Gill family almost fell out with the Olsen family not long ago. The Olsen family just acknowledged this daughter and already such a big scene was caused, shows that this Miss Olsen really is a bad omen p>
A group of people chattered on, painting a wholly negative picture of the Olsen family’s eldest Miss.
Old Mrs. Horton listened and felt it was unacceptable. She stood up abruptly.
She scanned all the people around her and scoffed, “Appearances can be deceiving, and so can rumors! Nathan, Oliver, even if our Horton family really decides to break off the marriage contract with the Olsens, we should never slight the guests who visit our home, that’s the least manners require! Where is your quality of receiving guests p>
Old Mrs. Horton was truly angry.
The first branch of the family has always been influenced by this son, particularly oblivious! It was irritating!
Just to split up Lewis and the Olsens, they were resulting to such indecent acts, utterly disgraceful!
Old Mrs. Horton spoke up directly, “Fine, I’m old and you won’t listen to me, right? Then I’ll go apologize myself; the rest of you can just sit here p>
She stood up immediately and walked toward the Olsen family, supported by the nanny Fiona.
On the way, Fiona asked, “Old Mrs. Horton, with Miss Olsen being spoken of so poorly, there may really be some issues, are you really going to apologize p>
Old Mrs. Horton replied, “The apology is for not receiving them properly. As for this marriage, when did I agree to it? I’ve already said, I only have one granddaughter-in-law! The marriage alliance between our Horton family and the Olsen family still needs further consideration p>
Old Mrs. Horton’s words weren’t loud but everyone present could hear them clearly.
So, people looked over, intrigued.
Some had the excitement of watching drama unfold in their eyes.
Meanwhile, Victoria Olsen curled her lips.
Let there be chaos; it would be better if everything fell apart.
It was said that Mr. Horton respected this grandmother the most, so as long as Old Mrs. Horton went over and said a few words to stir things up, it would surely lead to a quarrel, and Lewis would definitely break off the engagement with Keera Olsen!
As everyone thought this, they saw Old Mrs. Horton arrive in front of the Olsen family: “Which one of you is Miss Olsen p>
With these words, several people around made way.
And Old Mrs. Horton instantly saw Kiera standing there.