Chapter 709
Oliver Horton sneered, “What nonsense are you spouting? If she truly wanted to scheme for my wealth, she wouldn’t have stayed with me for so many years without recognition or status p>
Melissa Knight shook her head, “Fine, if one day you’re left with nothing, let’s see if she’s still by your side p>
Marisa Walsh immediately stepped forward, “Melissa Knight, don’t assume everyone is just like you. I will definitely stay by Oliver’s side forever p>
Melissa Knight let out a cold laugh, “Sure, maybe he’ll never have a day where he’s without money in his entire life. So you can act out your role for a lifetime p>
She paused, lowering her gaze. “Oliver Horton, back when I married you, even though I didn’t bring much as my dowry, you were just a neglected illegitimate child in the family at that time. I heard your situation at home was bad. I could’ve chosen someone better, but I still chose you because I truly liked you once. So, let’s just part amicably p>
After saying this, Melissa Knight left with Jake Horton.
Oliver Horton watched their retreating figures, his jaw clenching tightly.
In the end, he drove Marisa Walsh and Selena Horton back home.
Early the next morning, when Kiera woke up, she saw Jake Horton downstairs accompanying Old Mrs. Horton on her morning walk.
Selena Horton and Marisa Walsh stood not far off, their expressions shifting with unease as they watched them.
To Kiera’s surprise, Melissa Knight was also there, bowing and apologizing to Old Mrs. Horton, “I’m sorry, Old Mrs. Horton… I was so blind and foolish before. I did so many things that angered you p>
Old Mrs. Horton simply waved her hand, “It’s nothing, let it go p>
Melissa Knight lifted her head, “Still, I want to formally apologize. From now on, I won’t come here anymore. I’ll leave it to Jake to keep you company p>
“Alright p>
Old Mrs. Horton continued her walk with Jake Horton.
Melissa Knight then turned her gaze towards Kiera and Lewis Horton. She walked directly over and gave them a bow as well.
Kiera quickly stepped aside, trying to avoid her. Melissa Knight let out a bitter smile, “Lewis, Kiera, I owe you both an apology. In the past, I always felt your existence stole what rightfully belonged to the first branch of the family. I kept hoping the Old Mrs. Horton would hand out some shares to us—only then would it feel fair. But now, I finally understand: those are her possessions, and she’ll give them to whomever she wishes… It was foolish of me p>
Melissa Knight’s transformation was so dramatic that Kiera almost didn’t recognize her.
Melissa had shed her luxurious attire, now facing them bare-faced, looking as if she had aged five years. Yet her overall demeanor had improved drastically, the hostility she previously carried was gone, leaving her more composed and serene.
She had once sought to secure the Old Mrs. Horton’s shares, believing that by doing so, Oliver would focus solely on her p>
In the end, she proved to be a pitiable figure too.
Kiera nodded slightly.
Lewis Horton lowered his gaze as well, “It’s nothing p>
Melissa Knight smiled faintly, then turned and walked away.
As she reached the door, Oliver Horton entered. The two ran into each other face-to-face. Oliver frowned and sneered, “So tough yesterday, but today you show up seeking the Old Mrs. Horton’s favor. What now? Hoping she’ll talk you out of the divorce p>
Melissa Knight didn’t even spare him a glance. She simply said, “I won’t be absent a month from now p>
Leaving those words behind, she walked away.
Oliver Horton’s face darkened immediately. He stepped inside, greeted Old Mrs. Horton, and prepared to go to work at Horton Group.
Old Mrs. Horton spoke up, “Are you sure about this? Melissa Knight may not have been good to me, but she’s always been devoted to you p>
Oliver frowned, “Marisa Walsh is devoted to me too p>
Old Mrs. Horton glanced at Marisa, smiled faintly, and said no more.
Oliver Horton stepped outside.
As he reached the door, he suddenly turned back and saw Marisa Walsh and Selena Horton eagerly pandering to Old Mrs. Horton.
By that time, Jake Horton and Kiera had moved off to discuss investment matters.
In contrast, Marisa Walsh and Selena Horton were earnestly attending to Old Mrs. Horton, their faces full of sincerity that betrayed no pretense.
Oliver Horton chuckled softly.
Melissa Knight could never learn this. She simply couldn’t please the Old Mrs. Horton. But just look at Marisa and Selena—they were thriving, effortlessly winning the old woman’s favor. Surely, in the end, Old Mrs. Horton might actually give the first branch of the family some shares!
Oliver’s thoughts froze.
He turned once more to look at Marisa and Selena. Their smiling faces as they catered to Old Mrs. Horton were identical to the ones they wore when treating him.
Yet these were the same two women who would join him daily in condemning the Old Mrs. Horton as biased p>
Were they faking all this? Could they be faking their behavior with him too?
Oliver Horton’s eyes widened in disbelief.
For some inexplicable reason, Melissa Knight’s words echoed in his mind: “If one day you’re left with nothing, let’s see if she’s still by your side p>
Oliver Horton’s gaze shifted suddenly—landing squarely on Marisa Walsh.